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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 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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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 defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

Who made Raigad fort as his capital?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Sambhaji

  3. Shahaji

  4. Venkoji
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Raigad is a hill fort situated in the Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built this fort and made it his capital in 1674 when he was crowned as the King of the Maratha Kingdom. 

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

After his coronation Shivaji assumed the title of ____________.

  1. Maharaja

  2. Peshwa

  3. Chhatrapati

  4. Samrat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Answer - (C) - Chhatrapati

Shivaji Bhonsle was an Indian warrior king. In 1674, he was formally crowned as the monarch of his realm at Raigarh. After his coronation, Shivaji assumed the title of Chhatrapati.

Multiple choice mysuru division our karnataka history bengaluru division

The ruler of Mysore who secured the rendition of Mysore was __________.

  1. Tippu

  2. Hyder

  3. Krishnaraja III

  4. Rajendra Wodiar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore who, after years of British administration, secured the rendition (restoration) of the state in 1881.

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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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.

Multiple choice the hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) the cholas and hoysalas of dwarasamudra south india during rajput age rajput age history

Which of the following were centres of education in the Hoysalas kingdom.

  1. Agraharas

  2. Mathas

  3. Temples

  4. All
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hoysalas were a kingdom in the south which rose to power with the decline of the Chalukyas. In order to encourage agriculture, the Hoysalas built innumerable lakes like the Shanti Sagara, Ballalaraya Samudra,Vishnu Samudra etc. In the cities, there used to be guilds among the people following different occupations. Land revenue was the main source of income for the kingdom. A unique feature of this society was that the king used to have a special army of guards called garuda. When the king died, these guards would also sacrifice their lives. Agraharas, mathas and temples were centres of education.