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

The Hoysala Empire reached its peak under which king?

  1. Vishnuvardhana

  2. Ballala II

  3. Narasimha I

  4. Veera Ballala III
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Veera Ballala III ruled the Hoysala Empire from 1292 to 1343 CE and expanded its territory to its greatest extent.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Hoysala ruler who was known for his patronage of art and architecture?

  1. Vishnuvardhana

  2. Ballala II

  3. Narasimha I

  4. Veera Ballala III
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Vishnuvardhana was a famous Hoysala ruler who was known for his patronage of art and architecture. He built many temples and other monuments during his reign.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian king is known for his unwavering commitment to Satya?

  1. King Harishchandra

  2. King Ashoka

  3. King Janaka

  4. King Yudhisthira
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King Harishchandra is renowned in Indian mythology for his unwavering commitment to Satya. He is known for sacrificing his kingdom, wealth, and family to uphold his promise to sage Vishwamitra.

Multiple choice

Who was the first ruler of the Cochin Kingdom?

  1. Cheraman Perumal

  2. Unni Goda Varma

  3. Rama Varma

  4. Kerala Varma
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Cheraman Perumal was the first ruler of the Cochin Kingdom, reigning from 1102 to 1125.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty ruled the Cochin Kingdom for the longest period?

  1. Perumpadappu Swaroopam

  2. Thekkumkur Swaroopam

  3. Vadakkumkur Swaroopam

  4. Parappanad Swaroopam
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The Perumpadappu Swaroopam dynasty ruled the Cochin Kingdom for the longest period, from 1102 to 1503.

Multiple choice

Which kingdom was the main rival of the Cochin Kingdom?

  1. The Zamorin of Calicut

  2. The Kingdom of Travancore

  3. The Kingdom of Mysore

  4. The Kingdom of Vijayanagara
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The Zamorin of Calicut was the main rival of the Cochin Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Who founded the Kingdom of Bikaner?

  1. Rao Bika

  2. Rao Jodha

  3. Rao Maldeo

  4. Rao Ganga
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Rao Bika, a younger son of Rao Jodha, the founder of the Kingdom of Marwar, established the Kingdom of Bikaner in 1488.

Multiple choice

Which dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Bikaner?

  1. Rathore dynasty

  2. Sisodia dynasty

  3. Chauhan dynasty

  4. Kachwaha dynasty
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The Rathore dynasty, a branch of the Rajputs, ruled the Kingdom of Bikaner from its foundation in 1488 until its merger into the Union of India in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which ruler of the Kingdom of Bikaner was known as the 'Lion of Bikaner'?

  1. Rao Ganga

  2. Rao Lunkaran

  3. Rao Kalyan Mal

  4. Rao Anup Singh
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Rao Ganga, who ruled Bikaner from 1574 to 1608, was known as the 'Lion of Bikaner' for his bravery and military prowess.

Multiple choice

Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the Kingdom of Bikaner?

  1. Maharaja Ganga Singh

  2. Maharaja Sadul Singh

  3. Maharaja Karni Singh

  4. Maharaja Narendra Singh
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Maharaja Narendra Singh was the last ruling Maharaja of the Kingdom of Bikaner, reigning from 1943 until the merger of the state into the Union of India in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which city served as the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Taxila

  3. Ujjain

  4. Mathura
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Pataliputra, located in present-day Bihar, was the capital of the Mauryan Empire.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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Chandragupta Maurya, a former general of Alexander the Great, founded the Mauryan Empire in 321 BCE.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major Mauryan rock edict?

  1. The Edicts of Ashoka

  2. The Rock Edicts of Bhabru

  3. The Rock Edicts of Taxila

  4. The Rock Edicts of Junagadh
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The Rock Edicts of Junagadh are not a major Mauryan rock edict, but rather a set of inscriptions from the Western Satraps period.

Multiple choice

Which Mauryan emperor is known for his conversion to Buddhism and his promotion of non-violence?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, is known for his conversion to Buddhism and his promotion of non-violence.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Mauryan capital city located in present-day Pakistan?

  1. Taxila

  2. Pataliputra

  3. Ujjain

  4. Mathura
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Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan, was a major Mauryan capital city and a center of learning and culture.