The Kingdom of Rashtrakuta

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Which Rashtrakuta ruler earned the title "Tribhuvanachakravarti", meaning "Lord of Three Worlds"?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Krishna I

  3. Amoghavarsha I

  4. Indra III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govinda III, who ruled from 793 to 814 CE, was renowned for his military conquests and assumed the title "Tribhuvanachakravarti".

The Rashtrakuta capital city was located in which present-day state of India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manyagudda, the Rashtrakuta capital, was situated in the modern-day state of Karnataka.

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is credited with constructing the magnificent Kailasa temple at Ellora?

  1. Krishna I

  2. Dhruva Dharavarsha

  3. Govinda III

  4. Amoghavarsha I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishna I, who ruled from 756 to 775 CE, commissioned the construction of the Kailasa temple, an architectural marvel carved out of a single rock.

The Rashtrakutas were known for their patronage of which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtrakutas were ardent supporters of Hinduism and constructed numerous temples dedicated to various Hindu deities.

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is associated with the compilation of the Sanskrit encyclopedia "Kavirajamarga"?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Krishna II

  3. Govinda IV

  4. Indra III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amoghavarsha I, who ruled from 814 to 878 CE, was a renowned scholar and patron of the arts. He is credited with compiling the "Kavirajamarga", a treatise on poetics and rhetoric.

The Rashtrakutas had frequent conflicts with which neighboring dynasty?

  1. Pallavas

  2. Cholas

  3. Chalukyas

  4. Pratiharas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rashtrakutas engaged in numerous battles with the Pratiharas, another powerful dynasty in North India.

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his successful military campaigns against the Eastern Chalukyas?

  1. Krishna III

  2. Indra III

  3. Govinda IV

  4. Amoghavarsha II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishna III, who ruled from 939 to 967 CE, led several successful military expeditions against the Eastern Chalukyas, expanding the Rashtrakuta territory.

The Rashtrakutas were known for their contributions to which field of literature?

  1. Drama

  2. Poetry

  3. Philosophy

  4. History


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rashtrakutas were patrons of poets and scholars, and their courts were renowned for literary activities. They made significant contributions to Kannada and Sanskrit poetry.

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is associated with the construction of the Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Vikramaditya II

  2. Krishna I

  3. Dhruva Dharavarsha

  4. Amoghavarsha I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya II, who ruled from 733 to 746 CE, is credited with building the Virupaksha temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate carvings and architecture.

The Rashtrakutas maintained diplomatic relations with which foreign power?

  1. Arab Caliphate

  2. Chinese Tang Dynasty

  3. Persian Sassanid Empire

  4. Byzantine Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtrakutas had diplomatic ties with the Arab Caliphate, engaging in trade and cultural exchange.

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his patronage of Jainism and the construction of Jain temples?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Krishna II

  3. Indra III

  4. Govinda IV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amoghavarsha I was a devout Jain and supported the construction of several Jain temples, including the famous Jain Narayana temple at Pattadakal.

The Rashtrakutas were known for their expertise in which field of warfare?

  1. Cavalry

  2. Infantry

  3. Archery

  4. Naval warfare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtrakutas were renowned for their skilled cavalry, which played a crucial role in their military victories.

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is associated with the construction of the Jagannath temple at Puri?

  1. Indra III

  2. Govinda IV

  3. Krishna III

  4. Amoghavarsha II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indra III, who ruled from 914 to 929 CE, is credited with building the Jagannath temple, one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

The Rashtrakutas were known for their contributions to which field of art?

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Architecture

  4. Music


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rashtrakutas were skilled architects and builders, leaving behind a legacy of magnificent temples, forts, and other structures.

Which Rashtrakuta ruler is known for his patronage of the Kannada language and literature?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Krishna II

  3. Govinda IV

  4. Indra III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amoghavarsha I was a great patron of Kannada literature and is considered one of the earliest Kannada poets.

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