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 Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajaraja I?

  1. Vikramaditya V

  2. Jayasimha II

  3. Somesvara II

  4. Vikramaditya VI
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jayasimha II is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajaraja I.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who built the Chalukya Vikrama Era?

  1. Vikramaditya VI

  2. Somesvara III

  3. Jagadekamalla II

  4. Tailapa II
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Explanation

Vikramaditya VI built the Chalukya Vikrama Era.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of Jainism?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Krishna II

  3. Jagattunga

  4. Tailapa II
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Amoghavarsha I is known for his patronage of Jainism.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who defeated the Paramara king Bhoja?

  1. Vikramaditya VI

  2. Somesvara III

  3. Jagadekamalla II

  4. Tailapa II
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramaditya VI defeated the Paramara king Bhoja.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Jagadekamalla II

  2. Tailapa II

  3. Somesvara IV

  4. Vikramaditya VII
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Explanation

Jagadekamalla II is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who built the Chalukya-Chola style temples?

  1. Vikramaditya VII

  2. Somesvara IV

  3. Tailapa III

  4. Jagadekamalla III
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Explanation

Vikramaditya VII built the Chalukya-Chola style temples.

Multiple choice

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature?

  1. Somesvara III

  2. Jagadekamalla II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Vikramaditya VI
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Explanation

Somesvara III is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the last Chalukya ruler?

  1. Tailapa III

  2. Jagadekamalla III

  3. Somesvara IV

  4. Vikramaditya VII
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramaditya VII was the last Chalukya ruler.

Multiple choice

Who was the first king of the Pandavas in the epic Mahabharata?

  1. Yudhishthira

  2. Bhima

  3. Arjuna

  4. Nakula
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Yudhishthira was the eldest of the Pandava brothers and became the king of Indraprastha after the Pandavas won the Kurukshetra War.

Multiple choice

Who was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Bindusara

  4. Brihadratha Maurya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brihadratha Maurya was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire, who was overthrown by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga, in 185 BCE.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Chola Empire?

  1. Vijayalaya Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola I

  3. Kulothunga Chola I

  4. Vikrama Chola
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Vijayalaya Chola was the founder of the Chola Empire, which ruled over southern India from the 9th to the 13th century.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?

  1. Chandragupta I

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Chandragupta II

  4. Skandagupta
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Chandragupta I was the founder of the Gupta Empire, which is considered to be one of the golden ages of Indian history.

Multiple choice

Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Krishnadevaraya

  2. Achyuta Deva Raya

  3. Sadashiva Raya

  4. Venkata II
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Venkata II was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, which was one of the largest and most powerful empires in southern India.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire?

  1. Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Maharaj

  4. Shahu Maharaj
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Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire, which was a powerful kingdom in western India during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Multiple choice

Which medieval Indian dynasty introduced the concept of 'qasba' as a unit of local administration and justice?

  1. Mughals

  2. Cholas

  3. Vijayanagara Empire

  4. Marathas
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Explanation

The Mughals, during their rule in India, introduced the concept of 'qasba' as a unit of local administration and justice. Qasbas were small towns or villages that served as administrative centers and had their own courts and legal systems.