History

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 Maratha ruler was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Shahuji Maharaj
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Alexander'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Shahuji Maharaj
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Rajaram Chhatrapati was known as the 'Maratha Alexander'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Great Maratha'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Shahuji Maharaj
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Shahuji Maharaj was known as the 'Great Maratha'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Bajirao Ballal'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Bajirao I
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Bajirao I was known as the 'Bajirao Ballal'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Madhavrao Peshwa'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Madhavrao I
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Madhavrao I was known as the 'Madhavrao Peshwa'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Nana Saheb Peshwa'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Nana Saheb Peshwa
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Nana Saheb Peshwa was known as the 'Nana Saheb Peshwa'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Last Peshwa'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Bajirao II
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Bajirao II was known as the 'Last Peshwa'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Machiavelli'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Nana Saheb Peshwa
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Nana Saheb Peshwa was known as the 'Maratha Machiavelli'.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Hannibal'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Bajirao I
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Bajirao I was known as the 'Maratha Hannibal'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was not a major trading partner of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. The Seleucid Empire

  2. The Ptolemaic Kingdom

  3. The Kingdom of Kalinga

  4. The Kingdom of Magadha
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Explanation

The Kingdom of Magadha was not a major trading partner of the Mauryan Empire. The Seleucid Empire, the Ptolemaic Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Kalinga were all major trading partners of the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was not a major emperor of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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Samudragupta was not a major emperor of the Mauryan Empire. Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, and Bindusara were all major emperors of the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Mauryan emperor who converted to Buddhism?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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Ashoka was the Mauryan emperor who converted to Buddhism.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Mauryan emperor who expanded the empire to its greatest extent?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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Ashoka was the Mauryan emperor who expanded the empire to its greatest extent.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mythical African king who is said to have ruled over a vast empire?

  1. Mansa Musa

  2. Sundiata Keita

  3. Shaka Zulu

  4. Askia Muhammad I
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Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century. He is known for his wealth and his pilgrimage to Mecca, during which he distributed so much gold that it caused the price of gold to fall.

Multiple choice

Which Gupta emperor is credited with promoting the use of jewelry and other forms of luxury?

  1. Chandragupta II

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Skandagupta
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Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, was a renowned patron of the arts and encouraged the production of elaborate jewelry and other luxury items.