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Class 8 General Knowledge
Medieval Indian History
Quiz 3
Match the following important revenue terms.
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List II
A.
Mahsul
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Collected revenue
B.
Devadana
2.
The crown village
C.
Mashahat
3.
Measurement system
D.
Bhandaravada
4.
Land granted to temple
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A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
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A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
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A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
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A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
Which of the following are true about Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi?
He was a Naqshbandi and contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir.
He was called as 'Mujaddid' and was against Shiva and Hindu.
Jahangir imprisoned him.
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Explanation
Ahmad Sirhindi (1564-1624), an Indian Sufi scholar of the Naqshbandi order, was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. He was pro- jizya, encouraged cow slaughter and against Shias. He condemned the Ulema as the cause of departure from Sunni orthodoxy. He believed he was the Mujadid (Renewer of Islam) sent by God to restore Sunni orthodoxy. Jahangir imprisoned him for claiming a mystical ascent to Heaven. So all the statements are true.
The image of Vishnu in the form of a great boar (Varaha) is seen at the entrance of which cave?
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Udayagiri in Malwa
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Udayagiri in Odisha
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Ratnagiri in Maharashtra
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Hathigumpha in Idisha
Explanation
The Udayagiri Caves are twenty rock-cut caves near Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh from the early years of the 5th century CE. The most famous carving at Udayagiri is a five-foot tall statue of Vishnu's Boar Avatar, with the worshipful masses standing in homage by the sides. They are associated with a Gupta period monarch which can be verified from its inscriptions.
Match the following.
List I
List II
A. Sheikh Nuruddin
Qadiriya order
B. Sheikh Abdul Qadir
Rishi movement
C. Sakd Mohd. bin Yusuf-al-Hussain
Chisti order
D. Baba Fand
Gesu Darez
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A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
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A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
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A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
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A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Consider the following statements about Ramanujacharya:
Tamil Vaishnavite saint who propounded Vishistadvaita.
He called the 'Bhaldl yoga' and 'Prapatti marga'.
He was liberal in his social outlook.
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Alt of these
Who is considered as the greatest Chalukyan ruler of Badami?
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Pulakesin I
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Pulakesin II
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Vinayaditya
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Vikramaditya I
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Pulakesin II was one of the greatest King of Chalukya Dynasty. He began his rule in the year 620 A.D. During his reign, the Chalukyas of Badami saw their kingdom extend over most of the Deccan. He was also the one of the first kings in South India to issue the Gold Coins.
The nucleus of the Satavahanas was?
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Krishna-Tungabhadra doab
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Nasik
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Coastal Andhra
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Telangana
Explanation
Satavahanas ruled over the Andhradesa including Deccan for about 400 years from the 2nd century B.C. to beyond the 2nd century A.D. The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. The Satavahana kingdom mainly comprised the present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was the first Deccanese dynasty to build an empire in daksinapatha—i.e., the southern region.
'Indica' of Megasthenes is now lost, but it is still preserved in the form of quotations by later writers. Who among the following was one of the later Greek writers to quote from Megasthenes?
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Aorian
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Strabo
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Diodoras
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All of these
The Sun temple of Modhera lies in which state?
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Bihar
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Gujarat
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Odisha
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West Bengal
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Modhera Sun temple is
located at
Modhera
village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India on the bank of river Pushpavati. It is a Hindu temple built by Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty in 1026AD and dedicated to the Sun.
The Temple was plundered by Mahmud Ghazni but still the architectural grandeur is not vanished.
Who was the Chola Monarch who gave complete freedom to Sri Lanka and got his daughter married to the Sinhala prince?
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Kulottunga I
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Rajendra I
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Adhirajendra
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Rajadhiraja I
The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the ________.
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three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent
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three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified
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three main styles of Indian temple architecture
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three main musical gharanas prevalant in India
Explanation
Ancient Indian temples are classified in three broad types. This classification is based on different architectural styles, employed in the construction of these temples. The three types are- Nagara, Vesara and Dravida. Nagara style temples are found in Northern India, Vesara style temples in region between Vindhyas and the river Krishna and Dravida style temples are found between Godavari and Krishna rivers.
The capital of Maukhari dynasty was ________.
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Thaneswar
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Kannauj
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Purushpur
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None of these
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The Maukhari dynasty were Northern Indian rulers of the 6th century CE who ruled over most of what is now Uttar Pradesh, and had some control over Magadha. Their capital was Kannauj. Their existence is verified by the Nagarjuni cave inscriptions.
In which country is the Angkor Wat temple complex located?
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Indonesia
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Myanmar
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Sri Lanka
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Cambodia
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Angkor Wat temple complex is the largest religious monument in the world, located in Cambodia. It was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II. Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, it was converted into a Buddhist temple in the 14th century.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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Vasudeva was the last Kushana king
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Vasudeva was the first Kanva king
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Devabhuti was the last Sunga king
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Agnimitra was a prominent Kanva king
Match the following.
List-I
List-II
A. Sakas
$$1$$. Parmbhagvat
B. Heliodorus
$$2$$. Coins bear the image of Buddha and Shiva
C. Wima Kadphises
$$3$$. Was defeated by Pushyamitra Sunga
D. Demetrives
$$4$$. Capital was Purushpur(Peshawar)
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A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
Who is the author of 'Prithviraja Vijaya' ?
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Chand Bardai
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Prithviraj Chauhan
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Jayanak
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Nayachand Suri
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Prithviraja Vijaya is a Sanskrit epic poem on the life of the Indian Chahamana king Prithviraja III. It is believed to have been composed around 1191-1192 CE by Jayanaka, a Kashmiri poet-historian in the court of Prithviraja. The book is the only surviving literary text from the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
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List-II
$$1$$. Bharuch
Barygaza
$$2$$. Korkai
Colchai
$$3$$. Arikamedu
Poduca
$$4$$. Uraiyur
Argaru
$$5$$. Tyndis
Ponnai
$$6$$. Muzins
Cranganore
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$$1, 4, 5, 6$$
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$$2, 3, 5, 6$$
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$$1, 2, 3, 6$$
Which ruler of Bengal found the ancient university called 'Vikramshila'?
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Dharmapala
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Gopala
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Devpala
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Mahipala
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Vikramshila was founded by the ruler of Pala dynasty, Dharmapala in 8th–9th century CE. Besides Nalanda, it was the most important centres of learning in India. Dharmapal established it in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Its remains are located near Antichak in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
Kalhan's 'Rajatarangini' _______.
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written in 12th century under the patronage of Sriharsha and Jaisingh
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is an account of history of Kashmir upto 12th century
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was written in Sanskrit
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All of the above
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Rajatarangini is a historical chronicle of early India, written in Sanskrit verse by the Kashmiri Brahman Kalhana in the 12th century. It covers the entire span of history in the Kashmir region from the earliest times to the date of its composition. It was written under the patronage of Sriharsha and Jaisingh.
The features of the temples built by Chandelas in Bundelkhand are _______.
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built in Nagara style with use of red sandstone
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great shikaras and mandapas
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temples also known for Uru-Srinagar
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All of the above
Who was the 'Mandala Mudali' in the Chola administration set-up?
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Provincial Governor
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District Head
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Head of Judiciary
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Intelligence Head
In which region was the Sarvastivada sect of Buddhism strong?
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Tibet and Nepal
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Mathura and Kashmir
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Burma and Thailand
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Bihar and Bengal
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The rise of the Sarvastivada school of Buddhism as a distinct group dates back to the 2nd to 1st centuries BCE.It arose at Mathura, spread northward, and finally established itself in Central Asia. The basic approach of the Sarvastivada was to regard the universe as reducible to various elements or co-efficients of existence.
Who among the following did not write in Telugu?
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Nanniah
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Tikkanna
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Yerrapragada
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Atula
Tamil classical dance form based on Natyashastra is ______.
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Kuchipudi
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Bharatnatyam
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Kathakali
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None of above
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Bharatnatyam is considered the mother art of most of the other classical dances of India and inspires many art forms like sculpture and painting. It originated in southern India in the state of Tamilnadu and started as a temple dance tradition called Dasiyattam. ‘Bharata’ is a mnemonic comprising ‘bha’, ‘ra’ and ‘ta’ which respectively means ‘bhava’ that is emotion and feelings; ‘raga’ that is melody; and ‘tala’ that is rhythm and Natyam means dance.
Consider the following pairs:
Medieval Indian state
Present Region
Champaka
Central India
Durgara
Jammu
Kufuta
Malabar
Which of the above pair is/are correctly matched?
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Which one of the following temple complex of India does not represent the typical Nagara style?
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Tigawa, Madhya Pradesh
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Nachna, Rajasthan
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Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh
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Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Ancient Indian temples are classified in three broad types. This classification is based on different architectural styles, employed in the construction of these temples. The three types are- Nagara, Vesara and Dravida. Nagara style temples are found in Northern India. Some of the examples of Nagara style of temples are Konark Temple, Jagannath temple, nachna Hindu temples, tigawa temple, Deogarh temple, etc.
The tallest among all early medieval temple of India is ________.
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Nataraja temple at Chidambaram
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Brihadeswara temple at Tanjore
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Vithalaswamy temple at Hampi
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The great temple at Srirangam
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The Brihadeswara temple at Tanjore is among the largest temples of the country and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was built between 1003 and 1010 AD by Rajaraja Chola I and is known as the ‘Great Living Chola Temple’.
What is true regarding the practice of women in the Chola period?
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Queens were called Devis and respected
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Devadasi system prevailed
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Gaurikas (Prostitutes) existed in the society
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All of the above
Which Rashtrakutas king composed the works 'Kavirajamarga', 'Ratnamalika' and 'Prasanotaramalika'?
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Amoghavarsha
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Krishna I
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Indra III
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Krishna III
Explanation
Amoghavarsha I wrote Kavirajamarga, the earliest surviving literary work in Kannada and Prashnottara Ratnamalika, a religious work in Sanskrit. He was one of the important Kannada emperor ruled Karnataka during Rashtrakuta empire. He was a great patron of culture and a great visionary. Abundant information about the culture and the history of Kannada literature has made his work unique.
Which Pratihara king styled himself as "Adivaraha" and issued coins with that title?
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Mahendrapala I
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Mahipala
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Nagabhatta II
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Mihirbhoja
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Mihirbhoja was the Gurjar ruler of the Gurjara pratihara dynasty of India. He succeeded his father Ramabhadra. Bhoja was a devotee of Vishnu and adopted the title of Adivaraha which is inscribed on some of his coins. Under Bhoja and his successor Mahendrapala (reigned c. 890–910), the Pratihara empire reached its peak of prosperity and power.
Which Rashtrakuta king defeated the Chola ruler Parantaka I in AD 972 and built a temple at Rameswaram ?
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Indra III
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Krishna III
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Dhruva IIII
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Govind III
The most important feature of Chola administration was _______.
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absolute despotism of the monarch
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mandala mudalis at the provincial level
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autonomous assembly in a district
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autonomous village assemblies in agraharas
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The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the history of southern India. Its administration was very well organised and efficient. Village was the basic unit of administration.There was remarkable autonomy at the village level. The the assemblies called the ‘Ur’ and the ‘Sabha’ or ‘Mahasabha’ were the gatherings of the adult male members of the Community.
Which kingdom did the temple of Hazara Rama belong to ________.
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Avadh
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Travancore
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Vijayanagara
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Ahom
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Hazara Rama temple is one of the most elegant temples in Hampi. Its construction was started in the year 1513 A.D., under the orders of Krishnadevaraya and was completed before the end of his reign.The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, a hindu deity. It was once the private temple of the kings and the royal family of Vijayanagara.
Who were Azad-gavandas and Des-gramakutas in the Rashtrakuta kingdom ?
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Revenue officers
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Spices
The Pala, Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas fought for control over which citizenship?
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Ujjain
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Patliputra
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Kannauj
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Kaushambi
Which Turkish general destroyed the universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila?
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Qutubuddin Aibak
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Bakhtiyar Khilji
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Ali Mardan Khilji
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Tajuddin Yaldur
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Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aibak. Mosques, madrasas and Khanqahs arose through Bakhtiyar's patronage. He promoted religion and destroyed knowledge by burning down the ancient Nalanda University and VIkramshila University.
The last expedition of Muhammad Ghori was launched in 1206 against the ________.
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Khokhars
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Gujarat
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Jats
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Multan
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Muhammad Ghori belonged to the Ghorid dynasty which replaced the Ghaznavids in Afghanistan. He was successful in establishing a secured and powerful Muslim kingdom in India, after a series of invasions. His last expedition was against the Khokhars in 1206 in which he emerged victoious.
Who was the first imperial Chola?
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Vijayalaya
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Aditya I
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Parantaka I
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Raja Raja I
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The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the history of southern India. The founder of the imperial Cholas was Vijayalaya, who earlier was a feudatory of the Pallava dynasty. He ruled over the region to the north of the river Kaveri. Uraiyur was the oldest capital of the Imperial Cholas.
Which Chola ruler was the first to send an embassy to China?
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Vijayalaya I
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Aditya I
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Raja Raja I
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Rajendra I
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Rajendra Chola I was one of the most successful monarchs of the South Indian Chola Empire. During his and Kulothunga Chola I's reign, commercial and political diplomats were sent to China. Cholas had good relations with the contemporary Chinese Kingdoms.
Arrange the following in their chronological order:
1) Banja of Gurjar-Pratihara Dynasty
2) Hindushahis of Punjab and Kabul
3) Rashtrakutas of Deccan
4) Chalukya Dynasty of Kaltani
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Who built the Korangnath temple at Srinivasanallur?
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Parantaka I
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Vijayalaya
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Rajendra
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Raja Raja
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Koranganath temple was constructed by the Parantaka I of Medieval Cholas and is dedicated to the god Ranganatha. The temple is located at Srinivasanallur in Tamil Nadu. Parantaka I, known as the destroyer of Madurai defeated Sinhalese invaders and united the lands of the Cholas and the Pandyas between 926 and 942.
An enormous Nandi, the second largest in India is a feature of which Chola temple?
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Natarajan temple at Chindambaram
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Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple
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Lepakshi temple
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Raja Rajeswara temple at Tanjore
At which place in China do we have reference to the presence of Hindu temples in which Brahamanas lived in the early medieval period?
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Macau
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Cantor
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Peking
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Hong Kong
Iqta in medieval India meant _______.
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land assigned to religious personnel for spiritual purposes
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land revenue from different territorial units assigned to army officers
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charity for educational and cultural activities
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the rights of the zamindar
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Iqta, in medieval India meant land granted to army officials for limited periods in lieu of a regular wage. The holders of these Iqtas were the trustful agents of the Sultan. The officer entitling the iqta collected kharaj fom the owner and paid a part of it to the emperor and keep the rest as salary. Firoz Shah made the Iqta system hereditary which was earlier based on salary.
Al-Beruni's 'Quanun-i-Masudi' is a book on ________.
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astronomy
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minerology
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history
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mathematics
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Al-Beruni gathered together all the astronomical knowledge from other sources and along with his own input wrote 'Quanun-i-Masudi'. He was a Muslim astronomer, mathematician, ethnographist, anthropologist, historian, and geographer. His works, along with those of other great scientists, have established the grounds of modern science.
Which of the following statements about the Vijayanagara empire is/are true?
1) The kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha.
2) Rulers used the title 'Hindu Suratrana' to indicate their close links with Gods.
3) All royal orders were signed in Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil.
4) Royal portrait sculpture was now displayed in temples.
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Which dynasty had the best cavalry in India, according to the Arab traveller Sulaiman?
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Palas
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Rashtrakutas
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Senas
Chief exponent of Tantrism in North India in the early medieval was _______.
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Gorakhnath
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Ramananda
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Shankaracharya
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Basava
Consider the following statements about Amir Khusrau.
He was a disciple (murid) of Nizamuddin Auliya.
He was the founder of both Hindustani classical music and Qawali.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Amir Khusrau was a great Sufi poet, musician and scholar in the Indian Subcontinent. He was a mystic and a disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi. He is widely regarded as the 'Father of Qawwali' music tradition and introduced ghazal style of songs in India. But the Hindustani classical music was not found by him. So only statement 1 is true.
Which Arab traveller calls the Pratihara kingdom as Al-jurr and the king as Baura ?
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Al-Mashar
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Al-Masudi
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Al-Beruni
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