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Ancient India: Yadava Dynasty

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Yadava Dynasty, a prominent dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka in ancient India.
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Which of the following was the founder of the Yadava Dynasty?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Bhillama V


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhoja I, also known as Bhoja Raja, established the Yadava Dynasty in 1175 CE.

What was the capital of the Yadava Dynasty?

  1. Devagiri

  2. Kalyani

  3. Warangal

  4. Bidar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Devagiri, also known as Daulatabad, served as the capital of the Yadava Dynasty.

Which Yadava ruler is credited with expanding the kingdom's territory significantly?

  1. Singhana II

  2. Krishna I

  3. Bhillama V

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Singhana II, who ruled from 1210 to 1247 CE, successfully expanded the Yadava kingdom's boundaries.

The Yadava Dynasty was known for its patronage of which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Islam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yadava rulers were devout Hindus and actively supported the construction of temples and religious institutions.

Which Yadava ruler constructed the famous Hemadpanti temples?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Hemadri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hemadri, a minister and scholar during the Yadava Dynasty, is credited with designing and constructing the distinctive Hemadpanti temples.

The Yadava Dynasty came to an end due to the invasion of which Delhi Sultanate ruler?

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Muhammad Tughlaq

  3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji's invasion of Devagiri in 1296 CE marked the end of the Yadava Dynasty's rule.

Which Yadava ruler is known for his literary contributions, including the Sanskrit work 'Vrata-Khanda'?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramachandra, the last ruler of the Yadava Dynasty, was a scholar and author who composed the 'Vrata-Khanda' and other literary works.

The Yadava Dynasty was known for its contributions to which field of art?

  1. Architecture

  2. Sculpture

  3. Painting

  4. Literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yadava Dynasty left a lasting legacy in architecture, particularly through the construction of magnificent temples and forts.

Which Yadava ruler is credited with building the famous Ajanta Caves?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Harishchandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harishchandra, a Yadava ruler, is believed to have commissioned the construction of the Ajanta Caves, renowned for their intricate paintings and sculptures.

The Yadava Dynasty had close ties with which other prominent dynasty in South India?

  1. Hoysala Dynasty

  2. Kakatiya Dynasty

  3. Chalukya Dynasty

  4. Chola Dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yadava Dynasty maintained friendly relations and formed alliances with the Hoysala Dynasty, another powerful kingdom in South India.

Which Yadava ruler is known for his successful defense of Devagiri against the Delhi Sultanate's invasion in 1294 CE?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramachandra, the last ruler of the Yadava Dynasty, successfully repelled Alauddin Khilji's invasion of Devagiri in 1294 CE.

The Yadava Dynasty's rule is often associated with a period of cultural and economic prosperity. What was the primary source of their wealth?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Mining

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yadava Dynasty's wealth was largely derived from trade, particularly through the control of important trade routes and the export of agricultural products.

Which Yadava ruler is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of a new system of land revenue collection?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Krishna I implemented significant administrative reforms, including a new system of land revenue collection, during his reign.

The Yadava Dynasty's cultural legacy includes contributions to which literary genre?

  1. Poetry

  2. Drama

  3. Epic Poetry

  4. Historical Chronicles


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Yadava Dynasty patronized poets and scholars who composed epic poems, such as the 'Jnanesvari', a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.

Which Yadava ruler is credited with establishing the city of Paithan as a major center of trade and commerce?

  1. Bhoja I

  2. Singhana II

  3. Krishna I

  4. Ramachandra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Singhana II played a key role in developing Paithan into a thriving commercial hub.

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