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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 jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Name the ruler whose reign was a witness to both Vardhaman Mahavira and the Buddha preaching their respective doctrines?

  1. Udayin

  2. Bimbisara

  3. Ajatashatru

  4. Harshvardhana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bimbisara, the king of Magadha, was a contemporary of both Mahavira and the Buddha and is known to have been a patron or supporter of both.

Multiple choice history rise of jainism and buddhism growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Which two of the four kings listed below were on friendly term equally with Vardhamana Mahavir and Gautama Buddha?
1. Bibisara of Magadha
2. Ajatasatru of Magadha
3. Prasenjit of Kosala
4. Pradyota of Avanti

  1. 3 and 4

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bimbisara (1) and Pradyota (4) are historically noted for their friendly relations with both Mahavira and the Buddha, often hosting them or providing support.

Multiple choice geography crafts and industries development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala

Under whose rule, land of the madambis was converted into pandaramvaka?

  1. Thirunal Marthanda Varma

  2. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma

  3. Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma

  4. Thirunal Balarama Varma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thirunal Marthanda Varma is credited with the consolidation of the Travancore state, which included the administrative reform of converting private landholdings (madambis) into state-owned land (pandaramvaka).

Multiple choice history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

The Kalyani chalukya king who supported the claim of Vijayaditya VII to the throne of Vengi

  1. Krishna

  2. Mahendra

  3. Jayasimha II

  4. Amoghavarsha
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Jayasimha II was a king who succeeded his brother Vikramaditya V on the Western Chalukya throne.
  • With the intent of reducing Chola power in Vengi, Jayasimha II interfered in Vengi after the death of its incumbent King Vimaladitya and installed Vimaladitya's son of his choice, Vijayaditya II on the throne.
Multiple choice history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

Who among the following were the feudatories of Kalyani Chalukyas 

  1. Rastrakutas

  2. Cholas

  3. Kalachuries

  4. Prathiharas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kalachuris of Kalyani were prominent feudatories under the Kalyani Chalukyas before eventually overthrowing them. The Rastrakutas were the predecessors of the Chalukyas, while the Cholas and Prathiharas were rival dynasties.

Multiple choice history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

Who was greatest among Kalyani Chalukya kings?

  1. Vijayasimha

  2. Krishna

  3. Jayaditya

  4. Vikramditya VI
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Vikramaditya-VI son of Someshwara-I, is the greatest king of this dynasty. He was an extremely courageous warrior and an excellent administrator. He began the ‘Chalukya Vikrama era’ in 1076 A.D. He suppressed the revolt of the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana. He had established contact with the Srilankan King Vijayabahu. 
Multiple choice history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

The Kalyani chalukya king who was defeated by Bijjala of Kalachuri?

  1. Tailapa II

  2. Tailapa III

  3. Krishna II

  4. Krishna III
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Tailapa III  succeeded Jagadhekamalla II to the Western Chalukya throne. 
His rule saw the beginning of the end of the Chalukya empire. 
Kakatiya dynasty Prolla II warred with him, defeated and took the Chalukya king captive. 
This resulted in other feudatories rising against the Chalukyas. The Seuna and the Hoysala started to take away territory. Kalachuri Bijjala II captured the regal capital Kalyani in 1157 when Tailapa III had to flee to Annigeri (Dharwad district). Finally, Tailapa III was killed by Hoysala Vira Narasimha in 1162.
Multiple choice history foundation of the mughal empire sher shah suri foundation of mughal empire the foundation of the mughal empire (from babur to akbar: 1526 to 1605)

Which of the following officers collected revenue in the Parganas during te period of Shersha?

  1. Choudari and Patwari

  2. Shiqdar and Amin

  3. Shiqdar and Chouderi

  4. Patwari and Amin
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sher Shah left the administration of villages in the hands of their hereditary officers like Chaukidars, Patwaris, etc. The village-panchayat (assembly) also enjoyed a large measure of independence in looking after the welfare of the people. All of them assisted state officials in collecting revenue and maintaining law and order.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

The ________ and _______ were the new dynasties which took place of the Pallavas and the Chalukyas.

  1. Guptas, Mauryas

  2. Kushans, Mauryas

  3. Cholas, rashtrakutas

  4. Senas, Guptas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rashtrakuta and Chola were the new dynasties which took place of the Pallavas and the Chalukyas. The Cholas replaced the Pallavas in the Tamilakam and the Rashtrakutas replaced the Chalukyas of Badami. Both the Cholas and Rashtrakutas are known for their architectural works. The Rashtrakutas are credited with the construction of the Ellora caves, while the Cholas are known for temples like Rajarajeshwaram and Brihadeshwar.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

The Rashtrakuta king who gave his daughter in marriage to Vishnuvardhana IV of Eastern Chalukyas?

  1. Dhruva

  2. Krishna

  3. Simhavishnu

  4. Vijayaditya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhruva Dharavarsha established marital alliances with the Eastern Chalukyas to consolidate power, including marrying his daughter to Vishnuvardhana IV.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

Who built the Kailashnath temple at Ellora?

  1. Amoghavarsha

  2. Karka II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Govinda III
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rashtrakuta kings were patrons of art. Their great contribution to Indian art can be seen in the Ellora and Elephanta cave temples. The Kailashnath temple at Ellora built by Krishna I is a monolithic wonder. This temple has been carved from a rock 100 feet high, 276 feet long and 154 feet wide.