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Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

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

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B Correct answer
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. 
Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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
Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

The Hoysala ruler who annexed the Chola province of Gangawadi

  1. Narasimha II

  2. Narasimha III

  3. Veera Ballala II

  4. Vishnuvardhana

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D Correct answer
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’. 
Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

Who was the last ruler of the Hoysala Dynasty?

  1. Veera Ballala III

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha II

  4. Rajaraja chola III

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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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
Multiple choice history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

The Kadamba dynasty was founded by _______________.

  1. Sri Krishna Devaraya

  2. Gauthami Puthra Sathakarni

  3. Mayurasharma

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

Which of the following kings of Kadamba dynasty adopted Jainism?

  1. King Shivakoti

  2. Mayurasharma

  3. Kakusthavarma

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
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.

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.