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1. Which of the following inscription is associated with Satakarni-II?
[A] Naneghat inscription
[B] Nasik Inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi
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Correct Answer: D [An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi]
Notes:- Satakarni-II mentioned in an inscription of the gateway of Sanchi, the Yugapurana and in few coins.
- Naneghat inscription of Naganika mentions about Satakarni-I.
- Nasik Inscription of Gautami Balasri is about Gautamiputra Satakarni.
2. During Satavahana rule, Gaulmikas were?
[A] king’s personal lands
[B] Chariots
[C] Special officers at border areas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Special officers at border areas]
Notes:
According to Myakadoni inscription the special officers at border areas were known as Gaulmikas.
King’s personal land was known as Rajakhankheta.
3. Who among the following was the author of Brihathkatha?
[A] Hala
[B] Gunadhaya
[C] Rajasekhara
[D] Sarva varma
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Correct Answer: B [Gunadhaya]
Notes:
Some of the important writers & their writings during satavahana period:
Hala-Gatha Saptasati
Sarva varma-Katantara Vyakarana
Gunadhya-Brihathkatha
Rajasekhara-Kavya Mimamsa
4. Which among the following was the capital of Ikshavakus?
[A] Vijayapuri
[B] Keshanapalli
[C] Amaravati
[D] Bezawada
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayapuri]
5. Eastern Chalukyan ruler Vijayditya-III was popularly known as:
[A] Gunaga Vijayditya
[B] Indhrabhattarka
[C] Narendra Mrigaraja
[D] Bhima Saluki
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Correct Answer: A [Gunaga Vijayditya]
Notes:
Eastern Chalukyan ruler Vijayditya-III was popularly known as Gunaga Vijayditya. The epithet Gunaga was derived from one of his titles Gunukenallan meaning “One who is beautiful on account of his virtues”
6. Vatapi modern Badami, in Karnataka state was the capital of:
[A] Eastern Chalukyas
[B] Ikshavakus
[C] Western Chalukyas
[D] Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: C [Western Chalukyas]
7. Who among the following was often described as Andhrakavita Pitamaha?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Nannaya
[C] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
8. Commentaries on Vedas were written under the leadership of Sayana and Madhava duringthe period of:
[A] Harihara-I
[B] Bukka-I
[C] Devaraya-I
[D] Tirumala
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Correct Answer: B [Bukka-I]
9. Battle of Raichur was the greatest battle fought by Sri Krishna Deva Raya. The battle took place between:
[A] Vijayanagar Empire and Golconda kingdom
[B] Vijayanagar Empire and the Sultanate of Bijapur
[C] Vijayanagar Empire and Mughals
[D] Vijayanagar Empire and Kakatiyas
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Correct Answer: B [Vijayanagar Empire and the Sultanate of Bijapur ]
10. What was the name of Poligar who revolted against Sri Krishna Deva Raya?
[A] Gangaraya
[B] Ramaraya
[C] Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Gangaraya]
