Ancient Indian History MCQs
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. Which Vakataka king was the father of Rudrasena II, who married Chandragupta II’s daughter Prabhavatigupta?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Narendrasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prithvisena I]
Notes:
Prithvisena I was Rudrasena II’s father. Rudrasena II’s marriage to Prabhavatigupta established a Gupta–Vakataka matrimonial alliance; direct joint participation in Chandragupta II’s western campaign is not securely documented.
32. Which of the following was the successor of Vakataka ruler Devasena?
[A] Harisena
[B] Vindhyashakti II
[C] Pravarasena II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Harisena]
Notes:
Devasena was a pleasure-seeking ruler. He was succeded by Harisena who was the ablest and the greatest ruler
of this Vatsagulma Branch/line. He conquered Kuntala, Avanti, Kalinga, Kosala, Konkan, and Andhra.
33. Which of the following was called as the Commander-in-Chief of Harsha?
[A] Avanti
[B] Simhanada
[C] Bhanu
[D] Kuntala
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Correct Answer: B [Simhanada]
Notes:
Simhanada was a senior commander of Harsha’s army. Banabhatta describes him as an experienced military officer who advised Harsha after Rajyavardhana’s death.
34. Which seventh-century ruler of Nepal is associated with the Kailashakuta palace?
[A] Bhogavarman
[B] Silastambha
[C] Amsuvarman
[D] Bhaskar-varman
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Correct Answer: C [Amsuvarman]
Notes:
Amshuvarman was a powerful ruler of Nepal in the early seventh century and is associated with the Kailashakuta palace. His relationship to the later Thakuri dynastic tradition is debated.
35. Which of the following kings defeated Vajrayudha, the king of Kanauj?
[A] Durlabhavardhana
[B] Lalitaditya Muktapida
[C] Vinayaditya
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: C [Vinayaditya]
Notes:
Jayapida or Vinayaditya was the grandson of Lalitaditya Muktapida, the greatest ruler of the Karkota dynasty. He is credited for many adventures. It is stated that he defeated and dethroned Vajrayudha, the king of Kanauj.
36. The Rashtrakutas were constantly involved in fight against which of the following?
1. Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
2. Pallavas of Kanchi
3. Pandyas of Madurai
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The family of the imperial Rashtrakutas claimed that it descended from the Yadu family of the Mahabharata times. The Rashtrakutas were constantly involved in fight against the following:
1. Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi
2. Pallavas of Kanchi
3. Pandyas of Madurai
37. Which of the following temples is not part of the Aihole group?
[A] The Ladh Khan Temple
[B] The Durga Temple
[C] Hucchimalligudi Temple
[D] Sun temple at Konark
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Correct Answer: D [Sun temple at Konark]
Notes:
The Sun Temple at Konark is in Odisha. Lad Khan, Durga and Huchimalligudi are temples at Aihole in Karnataka.
38. Which of the following Chola King killed his Pallava overlord Aparajita and brought Tondaimandalam (northern Tamil country) under his control?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Parantaka II
[D] Uttama Chola
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Correct Answer: A [Aditya I ]
Notes:
The Chola King Aditya I killed his Pallava overlord Aparajita and brought Tondaimandalam (northern Tamil country) under his control in c.893 CE. He conquered Kongudesha from the Pandyas by alling with the Cheras.
39. Which of the following Chola King annexed the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam?
[A] Sundara Chola
[B] Uttama Chola
[C] Rajaraja I
[D] Rajaraja II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajaraja I ]
Notes:
Rajaraja I conquered northern Sri Lanka and incorporated it into the Chola realm as Mummadichola mandalam. He also conquered the Maldives.
40. The Dravida style of temple architecture reached a monumental scale in the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur during which period?
[A] Cheras
[B] Cholas
[C] Pandyas
[D] Pallavas
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Correct Answer: B [Cholas]
Notes:
The Chola king Rajaraja I built the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, noted for its towering vimana above the sanctum. Dravida architecture had already developed under earlier dynasties, including the Pallavas.
