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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 Rashtrakuta king is known as the 'Great Conqueror'?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Govinda III is known as the 'Great Conqueror' because of his military victories over the Gangas, the Pallavas, and the Chalukyas of Vengi.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Krishna I built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was a patron of literature and art?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammoghavarsha I was a patron of literature and art. He wrote the Kavirajamarga, which is a treatise on poetics.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king defeated the Pratiharas of Kannauj?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Govinda III defeated the Pratiharas of Kannauj in the Battle of Kannauj in 816 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was defeated by the Cholas?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammoghavarsha I was defeated by the Cholas in the Battle of Takkolam in 949 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was the last ruler of the dynasty?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammoghavarsha I was the last ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. He died in 967 CE.

Multiple choice

What was the capital of the Rashtrakuta kingdom?

  1. Manyakheta

  2. Ellora

  3. Kailasa

  4. Takkolam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Manyakheta was the capital of the Rashtrakuta kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was a contemporary of the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammoghavarsha I was a contemporary of the Arab traveler Ibn Battuta, who visited India in the 14th century.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king built the Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Krishna I built the Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was defeated by the Chalukyas of Kalyani?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammoghavarsha I was defeated by the Chalukyas of Kalyani in the Battle of Kharda in 973 CE.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was a patron of Jainism?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammoghavarsha I was a patron of Jainism. He built the Jain temple at Shravanabelagola.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was a contemporary of the Pallava king Nandivarman III?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Krishna I was a contemporary of the Pallava king Nandivarman III.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was a contemporary of the Chola king Parantaka I?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammoghavarsha I was a contemporary of the Chola king Parantaka I.

Multiple choice

Which Rashtrakuta king was a contemporary of the Pratihara king Mihira Bhoja?

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Govinda III

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ammoghavarsha I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Govinda III was a contemporary of the Pratihara king Mihira Bhoja.

Multiple choice

Which legendary king is said to have built the city of Ayodhya and is considered a symbol of righteousness and justice?

  1. Rama

  2. Dasharatha

  3. Bharata

  4. Lakshmana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Rama is revered as an ideal king and is known for his adherence to dharma and his devotion to his wife Sita.