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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

Who was the founder of the Pink City?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Jai Singh II

  3. Shivaji

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sawai Jai Singh II was the founder of the Pink city i.e. Jaipur. He was a remarkable Monarch of Jaipur, was a mathematician, an astronomer, and a town planner. He shifted his capital from Amber to Jaipur due to increase in population and growing scarcity of water. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the layout of Jaipur.

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The Kuka rebellion of Sikhs was led by

  1. Guru Ram Singh

  2. Guru Govind Singh

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. None of the above 
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Ram Singh was the religious leader of the 'Kuka' sect of Sikhism. He launched his revolt against the British on 12 April 1857 by hoisting a white flag of freedom and announcing a programme of far-reaching significance.

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Who was the son of Hyder Ali?

  1. Siraz- ud- Daula

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Alam Shah

  4. Aurangzeb
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tipu Sultan, born on 20 November 1750 at Devanahalli was the son of Hyder Ali. He was his father's right arm in the wars from which Hyder emerged as the most powerful ruler of southern India. 

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Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Mohammed Ghori defeated Prithviraj in the first battle of Tarain

  2. Prithviraj defeated Mohammed Ghori in the second battle of Tarain

  3. Mohammed Ghori was defeated in the first battle of Tarain

  4. Mohammed Ghori won both the battle of Tarain
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prithviraj Chauhan was the last and the most powerful ruler of the Chauhan dynasty. He defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 A.D. 

In 1192, Muhammad Ghori again invaded India. In this Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.

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What was the capital of Paramaras?

  1. Dhar

  2. Ujjain

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Nandipur
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A Correct answer
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

Basaveshwara was the minister of finance under the Kalachuri ruler _________ .

  1. Bijjala

  2. Devaraya

  3. Ravikeerti

  4. Ereyanga
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bijjala was the founder of Kalachuri dynasty. Basaveshwara was the minister of finance under the Kalachuri ruler Bijjala. Basaveshwara revolted against Bijjala.

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Nagabhatta, the ruler of Ujjain, who resisted the Arab attacks belonged to the _________ dynasty.

  1. Paramara

  2. Chauhan

  3. Gurjara Pratihara

  4. Garhwal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 750 AD, Nagabhata-I replaced the throne of the great king Harshavardhana and established himself as the great ruler of Ujjain. He resisted invasion by the Mlechchas who were identified with the Arab Muslim invaders which is mentioned in the Gwalior inscription of his descendant Mihira Bhoja. Nagabhata was the founder of the imperial Gurjara Pratihara dynasty.

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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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D Correct answer
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.

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Who prepared Prakrit dictionary Desinamamala?

  1. Hemachandra

  2. Padmagupta

  3. Halayudha

  4. Bhavabhuti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Acharya Hemachandra was a Jain scholar, poet, and polymath who wrote on grammar, philosophy, prosody, and contemporary history. He prepared the Prakrit dictionary Desinamamala.

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Given below are the dynasties that ruled the Delhi:
A) Sayyed dynasty      B) Slave dynasty      C) Lodhi dynasty     D) Khilji dynasty.

Which is the correct chronological sequence of their rule?

  1. A, B, C, D

  2. B, A, D, C

  3. C, A, D, B

  4. B, D, A, C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sayyed Dynasty : 1414 to 1451

Slave Dynasty : 1206 to 1290
Lodhi Dynasty : 1451 to 1526
Khilji Dynasty : 1290 to 1320