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. Agrahara Grants were given to which of the following?
[A] Brahmins
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmins]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the Agrahara grants were restricted to Brahmins only. These grants were meant to be perpetual, hereditary and tax free, accompanied with the assignment of all land revenue.
32. Which of the following rulers is considered as the last ruler of the Maukharies?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Grahavarmana
[C] Sarvavarmana
[D] Advaita Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Grahavarmana]
Notes:
The Maukharies were contemporary to the imperial Guptas. Grahavarmana is considered as the last King of the Maukharies. He was killed by the king Deva Gupta of the later Gupta lineage. Gradually the Maukhari family disappeared into obscurity
33. The capital of Harsha was shifted from Thaneswar to which of the following?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
The capital of Harsha was originally the city of Thaneswar, but later he shifted it to Kannauj. The river Narmada marked the southern boundary of Harsh’s empire. Harsha brought most of the north India under his control.
34. The Mahamoksha Parishad was organized by Harsha at which of the following places?
[A] Thaneswar
[B] Kannauj
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Harsha used to celebrate a solemn festival at Prayag (Allahabad) at the end of every five years. He also used to organize the Mahamoksha Parishad at Prayag. He used to do a lot charity in the Parishad.
35. Which of the following kings was the last Hindu ruler of Kashmir before it came under the rule of Muslims?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Vajrayudha
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: A [Jayasimha]
Notes:
King Jayasimha who ruled from 1127 to 1155 AD was the patron of Kalhana. Kalhana was the famous historian and poet of Kashmir. In the 14th century, Kashmir passed under the rule of the Muslims.
36. During the reign of which of the following kings Bhojpur Lake was constructed?
[A] Upendra
[B] Raja Bhoja
[C] Lakshmanaraja
[D] Vigrahraja
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Correct Answer: B [Raja Bhoja]
Notes:
The most important king of the Paramara dynasty was Raja Bhoja. He ruled from 1018 to 1060 AD. Raja Bhoja was responsible for the construction of a beautiful lake known as the Bhojpur Lake.
37. Siddhiyoga was written by which of the following?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Vrinda
[C] Madhavakar
[D] Dridhabala
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Correct Answer: B [Vrinda]
Notes:
Siddhiyoga was written by Vrinda in about 1000 AD. It is also called Vrindam?dhava. Some scholars suggest that Vrinda is only a second name of M?dhavakara, but it is unproved.
38. Which of the following kings dispatched two naval expeditions to help his friend Manavarma?
[A] Aparajitavarman
[B] Dantivarman
[C] Nrpatungavarman
[D] Narasimhavarman I
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Correct Answer: D [Narasimhavarman I]
Notes:
The Pallava king Narasimhavarman I dispatched two naval expeditions to help his friend Manavarma of Srilanka, but subsequently, Manavarma was defeated and he had to seek political refuge at his court.
39. 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.
40. Which of the following kings was posted as the Chola viceroy of Sri Lanka by Rajadhiraja Chola?
[A] Kollutung
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra II
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Correct Answer: C [Virarajendra]
Notes:
Virarajendra Chola ruled the Chola empire from 1063 A.D. to 1067 A.D. During the reign of the Chola king, Rajadhiraja Chola, Virarajendra was posted as the Chola viceroy of Sri Lanka .
