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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 history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

The Hoysala ruler who annexed the Chola province of Gangawadi

  1. Narasimha II

  2. Narasimha III

  3. Veera Ballala II

  4. Vishnuvardhana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Vishnuvardhana was the important Hoysala king who came after Nrupakama, Ereyanga and Ballala. As a great king of this dynasty, he won Gangavadi from the Cholas and earned the title ‘Talakadugonda’. 
Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

Who was the last ruler of the Hoysala Dynasty?

  1. Veera Ballala III

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha II

  4. Rajaraja chola III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hoysala dynasty ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. The last ruler of the dynasty was Ballala III. He was killed at the battle of Madurai in 1343 after which the territories of his empire were merged with areas administered by Harihara I, the founder of Vijayanagar empire.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

The Kushana kings assured title of Devaputra Kushana Kanishka's predecessors also were assuming titles like Sarvaloka Isvara Mahisvara.
This shows that Kushana Kings-
1. assumed high sounding titles implying power and fame.
2. assumed divine Kingship.

 Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The adoption of titles like 'Devaputra' (Son of God) by Kushana kings clearly indicates the assumption of divine kingship. The use of high-sounding titles was a common practice to assert authority, but the specific mention of 'Devaputra' is the primary indicator of divine status.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

The founder of the Kushan dynasty was _____.

  1. Kujula kadphises

  2. Vima kadphises

  3. Kanishka

  4. Vasudeva
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The founder of the Kushan dynasty was Kujala Kadphises. He was the first Yueh Chi chief who crossed the Hindukush Mountains and laid down the foundation of the Kushana Empire. His successor was Vima Kadphises who conquered a large part of north India. The coins of Kadphises show that his authority extended up to Banaras and also till Indus basin. 

Multiple choice history the chalukyas and the pallavas pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

According to Velurpalaiyam Plates, Pallavas captured Kasi from which of the following rulers?

  1. Cholas

  2. Cheras

  3. Pandyas

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

The Velurpalaiyam plates of Nandivarman III are the copper plates found at village of Velurpalaiyam. According to    these plates, Pallavas captured Kasi from cholas.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas and the pallavas pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

The Pallava king who destroyed Vatapi and assumed the title of Vatapikonda was ______.

  1. Mahendravarma I

  2. Narasimhavarman I

  3. Nandivarma

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

Narasimhavarma I was the most famous of the Pallava kings. He took revenge on the Chalukyas by defeating Pulakeshi II and capturing Vatapi. These daring acts won him the titles of Mahamalla and Vatapikonda. 

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

Who was the last ruler of Pallava Dynasty?

  1. Paramesvarvarman

  2. Narasimhavarman

  3. Aparajitavarman

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

Pallava dynasty is a South Indian dynasty that existed from 275 CE to 897 CE. Pallavas served as feudatories to the Satavahana rulers. Aparajitavarman was the last king of the Pallava dynasty. He was killed in 897 CE in a battle against Aditya I, the Chola king.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

The Pallava ruler who built the famous Kailash temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mahabalipuram was _______.

  1. Narsimhavarman II

  2. Parmesvarvarman I

  3. Mahendra Varman I

  4. Narsimhavarman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha, was responsible for the construction of the Kailashnath temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mahabalipuram.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

Which Pallava king responsible for carving the Rathas of Mahabalipuram?

  1. Simhavarma

  2. Mahendravarman-I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Both B&C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The construction of the Rathas at Mahabalipuram was initiated during the reign of Mahendravarman I and continued by his son Narasimhavarman I.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

What is the correct chronological sequence of the under mentioned Pallava kings?
1. Nandivarman II
2. Mahendravarman I
3. Narasimhavarman I
4. Simhavishnu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4

  2. 4, 2, 3, 1

  3. 3, 1, 4, 2

  4. 2, 3, 1, 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The chronological order is Simhavishnu (reigned c. 575-600), followed by his son Mahendravarman I (c. 600-630), then Narasimhavarman I (c. 630-668), and finally Nandivarman II (c. 731-796). This corresponds to the sequence 4, 2, 3, 1.