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Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

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Ancient and medieval Indian rulers cover dynasties, major empires, administrative reforms, and historical monuments. This is a highly scored area in history sections of competitive exams. Practice these questions to strengthen your history foundation.

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Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers Questions

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya king is known for his patronage of literature and art?

  1. Pulakeshin I

  2. Kirtivarman I

  3. Mangalesha

  4. Vikramaditya II
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Explanation

Vikramaditya II, also known as Vikramaditya Chalukya, was a renowned patron of literature and art. He is credited with the construction of the Kailasa Temple at Ellora, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya king was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king Dantidurga?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Kirtivarman I

  3. Mangalesha

  4. Vikramaditya II
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Explanation

Kirtivarman II was the Chalukya king who was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king Dantidurga in 753 CE. This defeat marked the end of the Chalukya dynasty's dominance in southern India.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya king revived the Chalukya dynasty after the defeat by the Rashtrakutas?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Kirtivarman I

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Vikramaditya VI
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Explanation

Tailapa II, also known as Tailapa Chalukya, revived the Chalukya dynasty after the defeat by the Rashtrakutas. He ruled from 973 to 997 CE and established the Western Chalukya kingdom in the region of Karnataka, India.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Western Chalukya kingdom?

  1. Badami

  2. Aihole

  3. Pattadakal

  4. Kalyani
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Kalyani was the capital of the Western Chalukya kingdom. It is located in the present-day state of Karnataka, India.

Multiple choice

Which Western Chalukya king is known for his military conquests and the construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Era?

  1. Tailapa II

  2. Vikramaditya VI

  3. Somesvara I

  4. Vikramaditya II
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Explanation

Vikramaditya VI, also known as Vikramaditya Chalukya, was a renowned Western Chalukya king who is known for his military conquests and the construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Era. He ruled from 1076 to 1126 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya king was a contemporary of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola I?

  1. Tailapa II

  2. Vikramaditya VI

  3. Somesvara I

  4. Vikramaditya II
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Somesvara I, also known as Somesvara Chalukya, was a contemporary of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola I. He ruled from 1042 to 1068 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya king was a contemporary of the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Tailapa II

  2. Vikramaditya VI

  3. Somesvara III

  4. Vikramaditya II
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Explanation

Somesvara III, also known as Somesvara Chalukya, was a contemporary of the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana. He ruled from 1127 to 1138 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya king was a contemporary of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Iltutmish?

  1. Tailapa II

  2. Vikramaditya VI

  3. Somesvara IV

  4. Vikramaditya II
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Explanation

Somesvara IV, also known as Somesvara Chalukya, was a contemporary of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Iltutmish. He ruled from 1184 to 1200 CE.

Multiple choice

Who founded the Kingdom of Jodhpur?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Bika

  3. Rao Maldeo

  4. Rao Ganga
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Rao Jodha, a Rathore Rajput, established the Kingdom of Jodhpur in 1459.

Multiple choice

What was the title of the ruler of the Kingdom of Jodhpur?

  1. Maharaja

  2. Rao

  3. Rana

  4. Sultan
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The ruler of the Kingdom of Jodhpur held the title of 'Rao', which signifies a Rajput chieftain.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Jodhpur?

  1. Rathore

  2. Sisodia

  3. Chauhan

  4. Kachwaha
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The Rathore dynasty, a prominent Rajput clan, ruled the Kingdom of Jodhpur.

Multiple choice

Who was the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Jodhpur?

  1. Rao Maldeo

  2. Rao Ganga

  3. Rao Sur Singh

  4. Rao Takhat Singh
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Explanation

Rao Takhat Singh was the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Jodhpur before it became a princely state under British rule.

Multiple choice

Which Rajput ruler of Jodhpur was known as the 'Iron Man of India'?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Maldeo

  3. Rao Ganga

  4. Rao Sur Singh
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Explanation

Rao Sur Singh, who ruled Jodhpur from 1595 to 1619, was known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his military prowess and leadership.

Multiple choice

Which Jodhpur ruler was known for his patronage of art and culture?

  1. Rao Maldeo

  2. Rao Ganga

  3. Rao Sur Singh

  4. Rao Jaswant Singh
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Explanation

Rao Jaswant Singh, who ruled Jodhpur from 1638 to 1678, was known for his patronage of art and culture, and his court was a center of literary and artistic activity.

Multiple choice

Who was the last ruler of the Princely State of Mysore before it merged with the Indian Union?

  1. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

  2. Chamraja Wodeyar X

  3. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar

  4. Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
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Explanation

Jayachamaraja Wodeyar was the last ruler of the Princely State of Mysore before it merged with the Indian Union in 1947.