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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

In the Carnatic, the English supported the claims of _____.

  1. Anwaruddin

  2. Chanda Sahib

  3. Nasir Jang

  4. Muzaffar Jang
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the Carnatic Wars, the English East India Company supported the claims of Anwaruddin, while the French supported Chanda Sahib.

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

One of the founder kings of a ruling dynasty of North India elected by the people was ___________.

  1. Chandradeva of the Gahadavala dynasty

  2. Gopala of the Pala dynasty

  3. Ajayaraj of the Chauhan dynasty

  4. Jeja or Jejja of the Chandeka dynasty
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Bengal. He came to power around 750 CE. He was democratically elected by the people of Bengal.

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

Udai Singh was a ruler of ___________.

  1. Bijapur

  2. Golkonda

  3. Mewar

  4. Malwa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Udai Singh was the Maharana of Mewar and the founder of the city of Udaipur in the present-day Rajasthan state of India. He was the 53rd ruler of the Mewar dynasty.

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

Maharaja Jaswant Singh died at __________.

  1. Jaunpur

  2. Behrampur

  3. Jamrud

  4. Ajmer
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maharaja Jaswant Singh was a ruler of Marwar which is in the southwestern part of the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan. He died at Jamrud, near Peshawar in Pakistan, on 28 December 1678 at the age of 49.

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

Maldeva was the ruler of _________.

  1. Jodhpur

  2. Jaunpur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Kannauj
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maldev Rathore was an Indian ruler of Marwar, which was later known as Jodhpur in the present-day Rajasthan state of India. He was a descendant of the Rathore clan. 

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

Consider the following statements:
I. The Ikshvaku rulers of southern India were antagonistic towards Buddhism.
II. The Pala rulers of eastern India were patrons of Buddhism.
Which of these statement (s) is/are correct?

  1. Only I

  2. Only II

  3. Both I and II

  4. Neither I nor II
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ikshvaku dynasty ruled in the eastern Krishna River valley of India 3rd and 4th centuries CE. They were Shaivites and performed Vedic rites, but Buddhism also flourished during their reign. Therefore I statement is incorrect.

The Pala Empire was centered in the north and northeastern parts of India. The rulers were the patron of Buddhism and built important Buddhist centers of learning, such as Odantapura, Vikramashila, and Somapura. Therefore II statement is correct.              

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 composed the epic 'Shishupalvadha?

  1. Shriharsh

  2. Magh

  3. Hemchandracharya

  4. Bhavbhuti
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ShishupalVadha is a work of classical Sanskrit poetry composed by Magha in the 7th or 8th century. It is an epic poem consisting of 20 divisions of about 1800 highly ornate stanzas and is considered one of the greatest Sanskrit epic.

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 wrote the epic, Naishadacharitra'?

  1. Magh

  2. Somdeva

  3. Shriharsh

  4. Hemchandracharya
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Naishad Charitra is a poem in Sanskrit on the life of Nala, the king of Nishadha. It was written by Shriharsha. It is considered one of the five mahakavyas in the canon of Sanskrit literature. The language of the Naishadha Charita is highly elaborate and polished.

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 Paliya?

  1. Paliya is a folk dance of Kutch region

  2. Paliya is folk music of Kutch region

  3. Paliya is a memorial commemorating the heroes

  4. Paliya is a religious ceremony of tribal people
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Paliya is a type of memorial found in western India especially Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat state of India. They mostly commemorate the death of a person. These stone monuments have symbols and inscriptions.

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

Naishadacharitra epic is about the story of __________.

  1. Ram and Sita

  2. Krishna and Gopi

  3. Vishnu and Laxmi

  4. Nal and Damyanti
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Naishad Charitra is a poem in Sanskrit on the life of Nala, the king of Nishadha and Damayanti, the daughter of Bhima, the king of Vidarbha. It was written by Shriharsha. It is considered one of the five mahakavyas in the canon of Sanskrit literature. The language of the Naishadha Charita is highly elaborate and polished.