History

Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

3,486 Questions

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.

Maratha administrationGupta dynastyAncient kingdomsMedieval income sourcesRashtrakuta empire

Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers Questions

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.

Multiple choice

Which legendary king is known for his exceptional archery skills and is said to have won the hand of Princess Draupadi in a swayamvara (self-choice marriage ceremony)?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Yudhishthira

  3. Bhima

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

Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, is renowned for his archery skills and is considered one of the greatest warriors in Indian mythology.

Multiple choice

Which legendary king is known for his generosity and is said to have given away all his wealth and possessions to the poor and needy?

  1. Harischandra

  2. Dilipa

  3. Raghuvamsa

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

Harischandra's unwavering commitment to truth and righteousness, even in the face of adversity, makes him a revered figure in Indian mythology.

Multiple choice

Which legendary king is known for his exceptional strength and is said to have uprooted an entire mountain to use as a weapon?

  1. Bhima

  2. Arjuna

  3. Yudhishthira

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

Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, is renowned for his immense strength and is often depicted as a powerful warrior in Indian mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the title of the Thai monarch?

  1. King or Queen of Thailand

  2. Emperor or Empress of Thailand

  3. Sultan or Sultana of Thailand

  4. Shah or Shahbanu of Thailand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Thai monarch is known as the 'King or Queen of Thailand'.

Multiple choice

Who is credited with spreading Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Kautilya

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

Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, embraced Buddhism and actively promoted its teachings.

Multiple choice

Which Mauryan emperor is known for his policy of non-violence and compassion?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Bindusara

  3. Ashoka

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

Ashoka's reign marked a shift towards non-violence and ethical governance.

Multiple choice

Which Mauryan emperor is associated with the construction of the Great Stupa at Sanchi?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Bindusara

  3. Ashoka

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

Ashoka commissioned the construction of the Great Stupa at Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Mauryan capital city located in present-day Bihar?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Taxila

  3. Ujjain

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

Pataliputra, located near modern-day Patna, was the capital of the Mauryan Empire.