The Kingdom of Yadava

Description: The Kingdom of Yadava was a powerful dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region of India from the 12th to the 14th century. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Kingdom of Yadava.
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Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Yadava?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhoja I, also known as Bhoja Raja, was the founder of the Kingdom of Yadava. He ruled from 1175 to 1195 CE.

Which city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Yadava?

  1. Devagiri

  2. Warangal

  3. Bidar

  4. Gulbarga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devagiri, also known as Daulatabad, was the capital of the Kingdom of Yadava. It was a strategically important city located in the Deccan region.

What was the religion of the Yadava kings?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Islam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yadava kings were followers of Hinduism. They were particularly devoted to Lord Vishnu and built many temples dedicated to him.

Which Yadava king is known for his patronage of literature and art?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Singhana II, also known as Singhanadeva, was a great patron of literature and art. He was a poet himself and wrote several works in Sanskrit. He also commissioned the construction of many temples and monuments.

What was the administrative system of the Kingdom of Yadava?

  1. Centralized

  2. Decentralized

  3. Feudal

  4. Monarchical


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Yadava had a feudal administrative system. The king was at the top of the hierarchy, followed by the nobles and feudal lords. The nobles and feudal lords were responsible for administering their own territories.

Which Yadava king was defeated by the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramachandra, the last ruler of the Kingdom of Yadava, was defeated by the Delhi Sultanate in 1318 CE. This marked the end of the Yadava dynasty.

What was the cultural legacy of the Kingdom of Yadava?

  1. Literature

  2. Art and Architecture

  3. Music and Dance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Yadava left behind a rich cultural legacy. The Yadava kings were patrons of literature, art, architecture, music, and dance. They built many temples, forts, and palaces, and commissioned the creation of many works of art and literature.

Which Yadava king is known for his military conquests?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhillama V, also known as Bhillama II, was a great military conqueror. He expanded the territory of the Kingdom of Yadava by conquering neighboring kingdoms.

What was the economic base of the Kingdom of Yadava?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Yadava had a strong economic base. The main economic activities were agriculture, trade, and mining. The Yadava kings encouraged trade and commerce, and the kingdom became a major trading center.

Which Yadava king is known for his religious reforms?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramachandra, the last ruler of the Kingdom of Yadava, was known for his religious reforms. He attempted to reform the Hindu caste system and promote social equality.

What was the social structure of the Kingdom of Yadava?

  1. Caste system

  2. Feudal system

  3. Both caste and feudal systems

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Yadava had a social structure that was based on both the caste system and the feudal system. The caste system divided society into different social groups, while the feudal system divided society into different land-owning classes.

Which Yadava king is known for his administrative reforms?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Singhana II, also known as Singhanadeva, was known for his administrative reforms. He introduced a new system of taxation and land revenue, and also reformed the judicial system.

What was the military organization of the Kingdom of Yadava?

  1. Standing army

  2. Feudal levies

  3. Mercenary soldiers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kingdom of Yadava had a military organization that consisted of a standing army, feudal levies, and mercenary soldiers. The standing army was composed of professional soldiers who were paid by the king. The feudal levies were soldiers who were provided by the feudal lords. The mercenary soldiers were soldiers who were hired for a specific period of time.

Which Yadava king is known for his architectural achievements?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Singhana II, also known as Singhanadeva, was known for his architectural achievements. He built many temples, forts, and palaces. The most famous of his architectural works is the Kailasa Temple at Ellora.

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