The Founder of the Kakatiya Empire

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Who is considered to be the founder of the Kakatiya Empire?

  1. Prola II

  2. Beta II

  3. Rudra Deva

  4. Ganapati Deva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prola II, also known as Tribhuvanamalla, is widely regarded as the founder of the Kakatiya Empire.

During which century did the Kakatiya Empire emerge?

  1. 10th Century

  2. 11th Century

  3. 12th Century

  4. 13th Century


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kakatiya Empire emerged during the 11th century.

Which region did the Kakatiya Empire primarily control?

  1. Northern India

  2. Southern India

  3. Eastern India

  4. Western India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kakatiya Empire primarily controlled regions in Southern India.

What was the capital city of the Kakatiya Empire?

  1. Warangal

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Vijayawada

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warangal served as the capital city of the Kakatiya Empire.

Which Kakatiya ruler is known for constructing the famous Ramappa Temple?

  1. Rudra Deva

  2. Ganapati Deva

  3. Prataparudra II

  4. Prola II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudra Deva is credited with constructing the Ramappa Temple.

What was the primary source of income for the Kakatiya Empire?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the primary source of income for the Kakatiya Empire.

Which Kakatiya ruler successfully repelled an invasion by the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Ganapati Deva

  2. Prataparudra II

  3. Rudra Deva

  4. Prola II


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prataparudra II successfully repelled an invasion by the Delhi Sultanate.

What was the official language of the Kakatiya Empire?

  1. Telugu

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Kannada

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telugu was the official language of the Kakatiya Empire.

Which Kakatiya ruler is known for his patronage of art and literature?

  1. Ganapati Deva

  2. Prataparudra II

  3. Rudra Deva

  4. Prola II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganapati Deva is known for his patronage of art and literature.

What was the primary religion practiced during the Kakatiya Empire?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Islam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism was the primary religion practiced during the Kakatiya Empire.

Which Kakatiya ruler is known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire?

  1. Prataparudra II

  2. Ganapati Deva

  3. Rudra Deva

  4. Prola II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prataparudra II is known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire.

What was the main architectural style used during the Kakatiya Empire?

  1. Kakatiya style

  2. Chalukya style

  3. Hoysala style

  4. Dravidian style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kakatiya style was the main architectural style used during the Kakatiya Empire.

Which Kakatiya ruler is known for his administrative reforms and efficient governance?

  1. Rudra Deva

  2. Ganapati Deva

  3. Prataparudra II

  4. Prola II


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ganapati Deva is known for his administrative reforms and efficient governance.

What was the primary occupation of the majority of the population during the Kakatiya Empire?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Craftsmanship

  4. Military service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the primary occupation of the majority of the population during the Kakatiya Empire.

Which Kakatiya ruler is known for his construction of irrigation systems and promotion of agriculture?

  1. Prataparudra II

  2. Ganapati Deva

  3. Rudra Deva

  4. Prola II


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rudra Deva is known for his construction of irrigation systems and promotion of agriculture.

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