The Gangas

Description: The Gangas were a dynasty that ruled over parts of Southern India from the 4th to the 11th century. They were known for their patronage of art and architecture, and for their contributions to the development of the Kannada language and literature.
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Which of the following was the first Ganga king?

  1. Kongani Varma

  2. Madhava Varma

  3. Avinita

  4. Durvinita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kongani Varma was the first Ganga king, who ruled from 350 to 370 CE.

What was the capital of the Ganga kingdom?

  1. Talakad

  2. Kolar

  3. Mysore

  4. Bangalore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Talakad was the capital of the Ganga kingdom.

Which of the following Ganga kings was known as the "Tiger of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita

  2. Sripurusha

  3. Shivamara I

  4. Rachamalla I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durvinita was known as the "Tiger of Talakad" for his bravery and military prowess.

Which Ganga king is credited with the construction of the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi?

  1. Avinita

  2. Shivamara I

  3. Rachamalla I

  4. Rajamalla IV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avinita is credited with the construction of the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi.

Which Ganga king was a patron of the Kannada poet Pampa?

  1. Rachamalla I

  2. Rajamalla IV

  3. Marasimha II

  4. Butuga II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rachamalla I was a patron of the Kannada poet Pampa.

Which Ganga king was defeated by the Chola king Rajaraja I?

  1. Marasimha II

  2. Butuga II

  3. Rachamalla II

  4. Rajendra Chola I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marasimha II was defeated by the Chola king Rajaraja I.

Which Ganga king was the last ruler of the dynasty?

  1. Rachamalla II

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Butuga II

  4. Anantavarman Chodaganga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anantavarman Chodaganga was the last ruler of the Ganga dynasty.

What was the name of the Ganga king who built the Kolaramma Temple?

  1. Kongani Varma

  2. Madhava Varma

  3. Avinita

  4. Durvinita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Madhava Varma built the Kolaramma Temple.

Which Ganga king was known as the "Lion of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita

  2. Sripurusha

  3. Shivamara I

  4. Rachamalla I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sripurusha was known as the "Lion of Talakad" for his bravery and military prowess.

Which Ganga king is credited with the construction of the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur?

  1. Avinita

  2. Shivamara I

  3. Rachamalla I

  4. Vishnuvardhana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana is credited with the construction of the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur.

Which Ganga king was a patron of the Kannada poet Ranna?

  1. Rachamalla I

  2. Rajamalla IV

  3. Marasimha II

  4. Butuga II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Butuga II was a patron of the Kannada poet Ranna.

Which Ganga king was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Marasimha II

  2. Butuga II

  3. Rachamalla II

  4. Rajendra Chola I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rachamalla II was defeated by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana.

Which Ganga king was the last ruler of the dynasty?

  1. Rachamalla II

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Butuga II

  4. Anantavarman Chodaganga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anantavarman Chodaganga was the last ruler of the Ganga dynasty.

What was the name of the Ganga king who built the Kolaramma Temple?

  1. Kongani Varma

  2. Madhava Varma

  3. Avinita

  4. Durvinita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Madhava Varma built the Kolaramma Temple.

Which Ganga king was known as the "Lion of Talakad"?

  1. Durvinita

  2. Sripurusha

  3. Shivamara I

  4. Rachamalla I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sripurusha was known as the "Lion of Talakad" for his bravery and military prowess.

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