Quiz on Ancient Indian History – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
26.Which of the following kings succeeded king Visaladeva?
[A] Govindachandra
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan
[C] Raja Bhoja
[D] Kirtivarman
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B [Prithviraj Chauhan]
Notes:
Visaladeva was succeeded by his nephew, Prithviraj Chauhan. He ruled from 1178 C.E.–1192 C.E. Prithviraj Chauhan played a very important part in the history of India at the time of the conquest of Muslim invaders.
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27.Which of the following ruled in southern Karnataka in 4th century A.D. and were contemporary of Pallavas?
[A] Kadambas
[B] Gangas
[C] Cheras
[D] Kalabhras
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B [Gangas]
Notes:
The Gangas were the contemporary of Pallavas. They ruled the southern Karnataka in 4th century A.D. Their Kingdom lay between the Pallavas in the east and the Kadambas in the west.
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28.The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Chandrakirti
[B] Gopala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Harsha
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B [Gopala]
Notes:
King Gopala who ruled from 750 A.D. to 770A.D. was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of the Bengal region of the Indian Subcontinent. He was a great patron of Buddhism. The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during his reign.
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29.Tantricism permeated which of the following religions during the medieval period?
1. Jainism
2. Buddhism
3. Saivism
4. Vaishnavism
Select the correct option from the codes given below?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Tantricism permeated Jainism, Buddhism, Saivism and Vaishnavism duringe early the medieval period. From the seventh century onward it continued to hold ground throughout the Medieval age.
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30.At which of the following places Stone sculptures of the Pala school are found?
1) Nalanda,
2) Rajagriha,
3) Bodh Gaya
4) Raj Shahi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
During the medieval period, Nalanda was the greatest center of the eastern school of sculpture during the 9th and 10th centuries. Stone sculptures of the Pala school are found at Nalanda, Rajagriha, Bodh Gaya, Raj Shahi and Khichanga in Mayurbhanj.
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