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 of the following kings was the successor of the king Sarvavarmana?
[A] Avanti Varmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana
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Correct Answer: A [Avanti Varmana]
Notes:
Avanti Varmana who was the son of Sarvavarmana ruled the Maukhari dynasty from 585 CE to 600 CE. Avanti Varmana also adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja and extended the boundaries of his kingdom by transferring the capital to Kannauj.
32. Which of the following Pala ruler founded the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila monastery near Bhagalpur in Bihar. He is also credited with the foundation of the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar. Dharmapala is also credited with the grant of 200 villages to Nalanda University.
33. Which of the following is the author of play Chudamani?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Saktibhadra
[C] Murari
[D] Hastimalla
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Correct Answer: B [Saktibhadra]
Notes:
Sakthibhadran was a Classical Sanskrit writer, who lived in ancient Kerala. He wrote Ascharyachoodamani, the first Sanskrit drama from South India. Saktibhadra is also the author of a play called Chudamani or Ascharya-Chudamani.
34. Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana is the work of which of the following writers?
[A] Madhavakar
[B] Dridhabala
[C] Agnivesa
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Madhavakar]
Notes:
Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana was the work of Madhavakar. The text treats of all diseases together. This book enjoyed great popularity during the medieval period.
35. During the reign of which of the following kings the Rashtrakuta empire became a pan-Indian power?
[A] Dhruva
[B] Dantidurga
[C] Krishna I
[D] Govind II
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Correct Answer: A [Dhruva]
Notes:
The Rashtrakuta Dynasty ruled parts of South India from the 8th to the 10th century CE. The rise of Rashtrakuta Kingdom began when Dantidurga defeated King Kirtivarman II in 753 CE but the Rashtrakutas became a pan- Indian power during the rule of the king Dhruva.
36. Somesvara I established his capital at which of the following places?
[A] Manyakheta
[B] Kalyanpura
[C] Badami
[D] Kanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kalyanpura]
Notes:
The Later Chalukyan King Somesvara I came to the throne in 1042 AD. He gave up Manyakheta as his capital and established Kalyanpura of Kalyana as his new capital. His struggle with the Chola empire continued.
37. Which of the following Chola King killed his Pallava overlord Aparajita and brought Tondaimandalam (southern 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 (southern Tamil country) under his control in c.893 CE. He conquered Kongudesha from the Pandyas by alling with the Cheras.
38. Which of the following Chola King assumed the title of Gangaikondachola?
[A] Rajendra I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I in the year 1022 CE, led an expedition to the north. He followed the same route which was taken by the great conqueror Samudragupta and crossed Ganga. He defeated the Pala ruler, Mahipal I and the Western Chalukyas. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola which means ‘the Chola conqueror of Ganga’ to commemorate this occasion.
39. During the reign of which of the following kings, Bay of Bengal was converted into a ‘Chola lake’?
[A] Rajendra I
[B] Virarajendra
[C] Rajadhiraja
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajendra I]
Notes:
During the reign of the Chola king, Rajendra I the Chola navy was strongest in the area for some time. The Bay of Bengal was converted into a ‘Chola lake’.
40. Which of the following were the important ports of India on the western coast during the Sangam age?
1. Bharukachchha
2. Sopara
3. Kalyana
4. Muziris
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Important ports of India on the western coast during the Sangam period were Bharukachchha (Broach), Sopara, Kalyana, and Muziris. The ships sailed from these ports to the Roman Empire through the Red Sea.
