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 Shaka King is believed to be associated with the Vikram Samvat era of 58 BCE?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Azes]
Notes:
The Shaka King Azes is believed to be associated with the Vikram Samvat era of 58 BCE. It is used to mark Azes’ accession. He known to have successfully annexed the territory in northern India.
32. Which of the following Shaka ruler is also mentioned in Mathura lion capital?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka
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Correct Answer: D [Patika Kusulaka ]
Notes:
The Taxila Copper Plate inscription mentions about the dedication of a relic of the Buddha Shakyamuni to a Buddhist monastery by the Shaka ruler Patika Kusulaka. Mathura lion capital also mentions Patika Kusulaka.
33. Which of the following kings fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Prithivisena II
[D] Prithvisena I
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Correct Answer: C [Prithivisena II]
Notes:
Prithivisena II had to face the invasion of Harisena of Vatsagulma line thrice, and the invasion of Bhavadottavarman of the Nala dynasty. He also fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat.
34. Which of the following Pala ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
The second Pala ruler Dharmapala initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva. However, later Dharmapala conquered large parts of northern India.
35. From the beginning of the eighth century A.D. which of the following became the most powerful maritime power?
[A] Arabs
[B] Europeans
[C] Romans
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Arabs]
Notes:
Between 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. the Indian merchants lost to the Muslims a considerable part of their foreign trade. From the beginning of the eighth century A.D., the Arabs became the most powerful maritime power and dominated most of the trade.
36. The Early Western Chalukyas who ruled for about two centuries but were ousted by which of the following during the middle of 8th century?
[A] Rashtrakutas
[B] Palas
[C] Gujara-pratiharas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rashtrakutas]
Notes:
The Early Western Chalukyas who ruled for about two centuries but were ousted by the Rashtrakutas during the middle of 8th century. However, the later Western Chalukyas of Kalyani overthrew the Rashtrakutas.
37. Which of the following Chola King led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire and expanded Chola trade with China?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaraja I]
Notes:
Arumolivarman or Rajaraja I led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire in Malaya peninsula and expanded Chola trade with China. He also came out victorious against the Western Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas.
38. Which of the following Chola King completed the victory over Ceylon by defeating the Sri Lanka king Mahinda V?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I the son of Rajaraja I completed the victory over Ceylon. He defeated the Sri Lanka king Mahinda V. He captured the royal insignia of the king and the queen. Sri Lanka was unable to free itself from the Chola control for another
50 years.
39. Which of the following kings extended the Pandya rule to the Chera country Kerela?
[A] Arikesary Maravarman
[B] Maravarman Rajasimha I
[C] Koccadiyan Ranadhira
[D] Seliyan Sendan
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Correct Answer: D [Seliyan Sendan]
Notes:
Jayantavarman who ruled from 654 A.D. to 670 A.D. was also known as Seliyan Sendan in Tamil. He is best known for extending the Pandya rule to the Chera country Kerala.
40. During the Sangam age which of the following was the main Chola port?
[A] Kaveripattinam
[B] Muziris
[C] Broach
[D] Sopara
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Correct Answer: A [Kaveripattinam]
Notes:
The Chola capital was Uraiyur (Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu). It was a grand city with magnificent buildings. Kaveripattinam or Puhar was the main Chola port during the Sangam period.
