Quiz on Ancient Indian History – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
31.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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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.
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32.Which of the following kings founded the Rashtrakuta kingdom?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Krishna I
[C] Dhruva
[D] Amoghavarsha I
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A [Dantidurga]
Notes:
The Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga ruled from c. 733 to 756 CE. He was a Feudatory of Kirtivarman II. He ascended to the throne in c.733 CE after taking control of the northern regions of the Chalukya empire.
The Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga ruled from c. 733 to 756 CE. He was a Feudatory of Kirtivarman II. He ascended to the throne in c.733 CE after taking control of the northern regions of the Chalukya empire.
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33.Which of the following is described as “Night of destruction”?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Ranaraga
[C] Pulkeshin I
[D] Kirtivarman I
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D [Kirtivarman I]
Notes:
Kirtivarman I is also described as the “Night of destruction” to the Nalas, Mauryas and Kadambas. He is also believed to have broken up a confederacy of the Kadamba kings.
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34.The Later Chalukyan king Taila III ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] A.D. 1141 to 1153
[B] A.D. 1151 to 1163
[C] A.D. 1161 to 1173
[D] None of the above
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B [A.D. 1151 to 1163]
Notes:
Taila III ruled from AD. 1151 to 1163. But he was captured by Proia II, the Kakatiya invader. Although he was released later but he became weak on account of domestic troubles.
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35.Which of the following was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty?
[A] Pulakesin I
[B] Pulakesin II
[C] Visnuvardhana
[D] Kirtivarman
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C [Visnuvardhana]
Notes:
Visnuvardhana was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. He was a brother of Pulakesin II. In 615 A.D. he was made the Viceroy of Pulakesin II in both North Maratha (Nasik) and South Maratha country.
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