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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 the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

In which fort, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remained on the forefront among all Kings?

  1. Rayari

  2. Pavangad

  3. Pratapgad

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

Shivaji Maharaj built many impenetrable forts on the ridge of plateaus in the Sahyadri mountain range, in many places from Karnataka up to Baglan. In the Rayari fort, Raje Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remained on the forefront among all the Kings and was victorius.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Which fort was built in front of Rajapuri?

  1. Sindhudurga

  2. Padmadurga

  3. Pavangad

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

A sea fort called Padmadurga was built in front of Rajapuri in order to counter the siddi power. Maharaj has said in a letter that by constructing Padmadurga, he had set up 'another Rajapuri to overshadow the Rajapuri of the Siddi.

Multiple choice history rulers and buildings cholas of tanjore architecture as power: forts and sacred places forts and temples in medieval period

The finest architecture of the Pallava kingdom is ________.

  1. Konark temple

  2. Shore temple

  3. Madurai Meenakshi temple

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shore temple is the first architecture of Pallava kingdom. It is named so as it overlooks Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram, a village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is dated back to 8th century AD. Shore temple is a complex of three temples, one large and two small. It was constructed by the Pallava king Narsimhavarman II, who is also known famously as Rajasimha.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

On which high platform of wooden pillars did the Vijayanagara kings hold their Navaratri Puja and their Dussera court?

  1. Chahar Baghs

  2. Mandapas

  3. Mahanavami Dibba

  4. Lotus Mahal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The most impressive remain of Vijayanagara, the Mahanavami Dibba is a very high platform, of 55feet that is as tall as a five floor building, and 11000 feet in area. Its height was increased at least three times during two hundred years. It did not have a complete building on the top. The platform was covered by cloth shamiana or pandal supported by wooden pillars. On this platform the Vijayanagara kings held their Navaratri Puja and held their Dussera court in which all their subordinate chiefs, nayakas and officers paid their tributes to the Emperor.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Which temple had the longest Shikhara amongst the temples of its time?

  1. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

  2. Rajarajeshvara Temple

  3. Virupaksha Temple

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

The Rajarajeshvara temple at Thanjavur had the tallest shikhara amongst temples of its time. Constructing it was not easy because there were no cranes in those days and the 90 tonne stone for the top of the shikhara was too heavy to lift manually. So the architects built an inclined path to the top of the temple, placed the boulder on rollers and rolled it all the way to the top. The path started more than four kilometres away so that it would not be too steep. The path was dismantled after the temple was constructed.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

The large Shiva Temple at Thanjavur was built __________.

  1. Rajendra Chola

  2. Rajaraja Chola

  3. Chandellas

  4. Rashtrakutas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kakatiya capital city of Orugallu was so designed as to have the temple of Svayambhu Shiva at the centre. This was built by the Kakatiyas to proclaim their power and status as independent kings.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

The 64 Yoginis temple is the main temple in ________.

  1. Golden temple

  2. Khajuraho temple

  3. Mahabalipuram temple

  4. Sun temple of Konark
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 64 Yoginis temple is a well-known historical temple located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, famous for its unique architecture and historical significance.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Where is the Brihadeshwara temple situated?

  1. Konark

  2. Thanjavur

  3. Mahabalipuram

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

The Brihadeshwara temple is situated in Thanjuvar. The temple is also known as Rajarajeshwara and was constructed by Raja Raja Chola. It is the largest South Indian temple constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.