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South India during Rajput age - class-IX

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Prathihara dynasty came to end in _______.

  1. 1018 A.D

  2. 1001 A.D

  3. 1213 A.D

  4. 1214 A.D


Correct Option: A

Rshtrakutas belonged to Lattalura (morden Latur) of _________.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Latur in Maharashtra was home to a branch of Rashtrakutas which ruled the Deccan from 753 to 973 AD.

The lowest unit of administration was

  1. Village

  2. Nadus

  3. Valanadus

  4. Vishayas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Village was the lowest unit of Chola administration. In the Chola empire, Kingdom was divided into Mandalams (or provinces) and each mandalam divided into Valanadus (Commissionary) and Nadus (Districts) and villages(Kurram ).

Who established the Rashtrakuta kingdom by defeating the last Badami Chalukya ruler Keerthivarma II?

  1. Vijayaditya

  2. Singhana

  3. Dantidurga

  4. Jayasimha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chalukyas ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. The earliest Chalukyas were called Badami Chalukyas. Their last ruler Keerthivarman II was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga in 753. Dantidurga established the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled the Deccan and neighbouring areas of India from about 755 to 975 CE.

Dantidurga performed the hireranyagarbhaclana ceremony at Ujjain after his victory over

  1. Malwa

  2. Gondwana

  3. Chittor

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: A

Who wrote Vaddaradhane? 

  1. Pampa

  2. Poona

  3.  Shivakottacharya

  4. Shrivijaya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The author of this is Shivakottacharya. It is a collection of Jain religious stories. Special importance has been given to use of native Kannada words here. There is liveliness in plot, structure, characterization and dialogue. This is a great prose work belonging to the pre-Pampa age, and enjoys eternal significance in the history of Kannada literature. 

Period of rule of Rashtrakutas :

  1. 647-898 A.D

  2. 896-998 A.D

  3. 768-916 A.D

  4. 753-973 A.D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The  last ruler Keerthivarman II of Chalukya dynasty was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga in 753 AD. Dantidurga established the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled the Deccan and neighbouring areas of India from about 753 to 973 CE. The early kings of this dynasty were influenced by Hinduism and the later kings by Jainism.

Who was the son and successor of Nripakamall

  1. Mahadeva

  2. Kulothunga chola III

  3. Vinayaditya

  4. Vishnuvardhana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Vinayaditya, the son and successor of Nripa Kama II was  an able Jain king of the Hoysala Empire, who distinguished himself as an able feudatory of the Kalyani Chalukyas during his long reign.
  • He helped bring many small Malnad chiefs like the Kongalvas, Chengalvas, Santharas of Humcha Shimoga and the Kadambas of Bayalnadu (Vainadu) under control.

Hoysalas ruled most of present day state of _______.

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hoysala dynasty ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. This region is present day state of Karnataka. The Hoysalas had their capital at Belur which was later shifted to Halebidu. Their rule was an important period in the development of art, architecture, and religion in South India.

What was the first capital of Hoysalas?

  1. Belur

  2. Tanjore

  3. Mysore

  4. Kalyani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu. 

The Hoysala rulers were originally from Malenadu, an elevated region in the Western Ghats.

Who was the founder of Hoysala Dynasty

  1. Bhaillama

  2. Jayasimha

  3. Nripakama II/Sala

  4. Vishnugopa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The founder of this dynasty, Sala, on the order of a Jain monk, Sudatta, fought with a tiger and, killed it. It inspired the people to exclaim 'Hoysala!' and he established his empire. The Hoysala kings made significant contributions to literature, education, art, architecture and irrigation.

What was the capital of Hoysalas?

  1. Devagiri

  2. Davarasanydra (Halebid)

  3. Badami

  4. Kanchi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power originating from the Indian subcontinent, that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, India, between the 10th and the 14th centuries. 

The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu.

What was the period of reign of Nripakama II?

  1. 1020 - 1030 A.D

  2. 1026 - 1047 A.D

  3. 1038 - 1040 A.D

  4. 1035 - 1050 A.D


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Nripa Kama II was one of the early king of the Hoysala dynasty from Malnad region of Karnataka. He succeeded Munda as Hoysala ruler. 
  • He held the titles such as Permanadi that indicates his alliance with Western Ganga Dynasty. 
  • His reign was between 1026 A.D. and 1047 A.D. 

What was the period of reign of Veera Ballala III

  1. 1285-1335 A.D

  2. 1292 - 1343 A.D

  3. 1274 - 1320 A.D

  4. 1266 - 1311 A.D


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Veera Ballala III  was the last great king of the Hoysala Empire.
  • During his rule, the northern and southern branches of the Hoysala empire (which included much of modern Karnataka and northern Tamil Nadu) were consolidated and administered from Halebidu .
  • He reigned from 1292 A.D to 1343 A.D

The Hoysala ruler who annexed the Chola province of Gangawadi

  1. Narasimha II

  2. Narasimha III

  3. Veera Ballala II

  4. Vishnuvardhana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Vishnuvardhana was the important Hoysala king who came after Nrupakama, Ereyanga and Ballala. As a great king of this dynasty, he won Gangavadi from the Cholas and earned the title ‘Talakadugonda’. 

Who was the last ruler of the Hoysala Dynasty?

  1. Veera Ballala III

  2. Veera Ballala II

  3. Narasimha II

  4. Rajaraja chola III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hoysala dynasty ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. The last ruler of the dynasty was Ballala III. He was killed at the battle of Madurai in 1343 after which the territories of his empire were merged with areas administered by Harihara I, the founder of Vijayanagar empire.

What was the reign of Bittage Vishnuvardhana?

  1. 1105-1145 A.D

  2. 1107 - 1125 A.D

  3. 1104 - 1130 A.D

  4. 1108 - 1152 A.D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Vishnuvardhana was a king of the Hoysala Empire in what is today the modern state of Karnataka, India. He ascended the Hoysala throne after the death of his elder brother Veera Ballala I.
  • He reigned from 1108 A.D - 1152 A.D
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