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Indian Heritage and Monuments

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Indian Heritage and Monuments focuses on ancient temples, historical architecture, and famous archaeological sites. The questions explore Mughal capitals, Buddhist stupas, and Chola architecture. Recognizing the significance of these sites is essential for scoring well in history sections.

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Indian Heritage and Monuments Questions

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

The Vijaya Vittala temple at Hampi is known for its artistic carvings. Which one of the following is not related to it?

  1. Pillars with seven notes

  2. Stone carved 'ratha'

  3. Huge kalyana mandapa

  4. Compound with seven walls
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Explanation

The Vijaya Vittala temple is famous for its musical pillars and stone chariot, but it does not feature a compound with seven walls.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

The ________ temple at Sringeri belongs to the early phase of Vijayanagara and has a unique architectural style.

  1. Virupaksha

  2. Vijaya Vittala

  3. Vidyashankara

  4. Krishna
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Explanation

The Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri is a masterpiece of early Vijayanagara architecture, known for its unique blend of Hoysala and Dravidian styles.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Which among the following place in Karnataka is the present location of the capital of Vijayanagar Empire?

  1. Hampi

  2. Kulyadi

  3. Kottigehara

  4. Thokur
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Explanation

Hampi is a village and temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Karnataka, India. It is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Which one of the following was not a kingdom of the Deccan Sultans?

  1. Ahmednagar

  2. Bijapur

  3. Raichur

  4. Bidar
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Explanation

Ahmednagar, Bijapur, and Bidar were three of the five Deccan Sultanates. Raichur is a city and a region that was often contested between Vijayanagara and the Sultanates, but it was not a Sultanate itself.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Where is the famous Virupaksha Temple located and during which empire was it substantially enlarged?

  1. Agra, Mughal Empire

  2. Tanjavur, Cholas

  3. Pandharpur, Maratha Empire

  4. Hampi, Vijayanagara Empire
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Explanation

The Virupaksha temple was built over centuries while inscriptions suggest that the earliest shrine dated to the ninth-tenth century. It was substantially enlarged with the establishment of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

What was the capital of Paramaras?

  1. Dhar

  2. Ujjain

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Nandipur
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Explanation

The Parmaras founded their independent kingdom on the ruin of the Pratihara Kingdom. Munja Vakpati was the first great ruler of this dynasty. The Parmars ruled from their capital at Dhar (near Indore). The Parmars became famous in the time of Raja Bhoja.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The well known Khandaraya temple at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh was built by _______________ .

  1. Paramaras

  2. Chauhans

  3. Pratiharas

  4. Chandelas
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Explanation

The Khandaraya temple in Madhya Pradesh is a Hindu temple built in the medieval period. It was built by the Chandelas in their capital city of Khajuraho. Shiva is the chief deity of this temple. The temple is the largest among the three groups of the Khajuraho complex of temples namely Kandariya, Matangeshwara and Vishvanatha temples.

Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The famous Dilwara temple is in _______ .

  1. Mount Abu

  2. Mandu

  3. Chittor

  4. Ranathambore
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Explanation
Dilwara temple situated in Mt. Abu was constructed between 11th and 13th cent. AD. It is one of the finest temples dedicated to the founders of Jainism. The Dilwara temple complex has five temples. Two of them are dedicated to Rishabha Deva, the first Jain Tirthankara. The other three are dedicated to Neminatha (22nd Tirthankara), Parsvanatha (23rd Tirthankara) and Mahavir Swami (24th Tirthankara).
Multiple choice history the development of regional culture development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

What is the prominent feature of Modhera Sun Temple of Gujarat?

  1. Vimana does not cast a shadow at noon during any part of the year

  2. Trickling water falls on Shiva Linga every time

  3. The first rays of the sun fall directly on the idol

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Modhera Sun temple is located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India on the bank of river Pushpavati. It is a Hindu temple built by Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty in 1026AD and dedicated to the Sun. The sanctum sanctorum is designed in a way that the first rays of rising sun lit up the image of Surya during solar equinox days.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Which monument is known as "The National Monument of India"?

  1. India Gate

  2. Gateway of India

  3. Raj Ghat

  4. Red fort
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Explanation

India Gate, located in New Delhi, is a war memorial dedicated to soldiers of the British Indian Army and is widely recognized as the National Monument of India.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Ellora Caves depict art of which of the following faiths? 

  1. Buddhist

  2. Hindu and Buddhist

  3. Jaina

  4. Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina
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Explanation

The Ellora caves are a group of 34 caves. The caves are datable from circa 6th - 7th century A.D. to 11th - 12th century A.D. These caves dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina faith. The Hindu caves are the most dramatic in design, and the Buddhist caves contain the simplest ornamentation. Ellora served as a group of monasteries (viharas) and temples (chaityas).

Multiple choice history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

The capital of the Chauhan kings in the 12th century was ___________.

  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ajmer

  4. Udaipur
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Explanation

Ajmer (Rajasthan) was the capital of the Chauhan kings in the twelfth century and later became the suba headquarters under the Mughals. The city provides an excellent example of religious coexistence.