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What was the period of reign of Nripakama II?

  1. 1020 - 1030 A.D

  2. 1026 - 1047 A.D

  3. 1038 - 1040 A.D

  4. 1035 - 1050 A.D


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Nripa Kama II was one of the early king of the Hoysala dynasty from Malnad region of Karnataka. He succeeded Munda as Hoysala ruler. 
  • He held the titles such as Permanadi that indicates his alliance with Western Ganga Dynasty. 
  • His reign was between 1026 A.D. and 1047 A.D. 

What was the period of reign of Veera Ballala III

  1. 1285-1335 A.D

  2. 1292 - 1343 A.D

  3. 1274 - 1320 A.D

  4. 1266 - 1311 A.D


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Veera Ballala III  was the last great king of the Hoysala Empire.
  • During his rule, the northern and southern branches of the Hoysala empire (which included much of modern Karnataka and northern Tamil Nadu) were consolidated and administered from Halebidu .
  • He reigned from 1292 A.D to 1343 A.D

The Hoysala ruler who annexed the Chola province of Gangawadi

  1. Narasimha II

  2. Narasimha III

  3. Veera Ballala II

  4. Vishnuvardhana


Correct Option: D
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’. 

Who was the last ruler of the Hoysala Dynasty?

  1. Veera Ballala III

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha II

  4. Rajaraja chola III


Correct Option: A
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.

What was the reign of Bittage Vishnuvardhana?

  1. 1105-1145 A.D

  2. 1107 - 1125 A.D

  3. 1104 - 1130 A.D

  4. 1108 - 1152 A.D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Vishnuvardhana was a king of the Hoysala Empire in what is today the modern state of Karnataka, India. He ascended the Hoysala throne after the death of his elder brother Veera Ballala I.
  • He reigned from 1108 A.D - 1152 A.D

The Kadamba dynasty was founded by _______________.

  1. Sri Krishna Devaraya

  2. Gauthami Puthra Sathakarni

  3. Mayurasharma

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kadamba dynasty was an ancient Brahmin dynasty of Karnataka. The dynasty was founded by Mayurasharma in 345 CE. This rule lasted till 525 CE.

Which of the following kings of Kadamba dynasty adopted Jainism?

  1. King Shivakoti

  2. Mayurasharma

  3. Kakusthavarma

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kadamba dynasty was an ancient Brahmin dynasty of Karnataka. The dynasty was founded by Mayurasharma in 345 CE. This rule lasted till 525 CE. After a vast blood shed King Shivakoti adopted Jainism.

Aihole was the capital of the Pallavas.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aihole, the capital of the Chalukyas, was an important trading centre. It developed as a religious centre, with a number of temples.

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


Correct Option: C
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.

The paramara king Munja who was defeated and killed by Tailapa II

  1. Bhoja

  2. Munja

  3. Chandradeva

  4. Mahipala


Correct Option: B