Cluster · Indian Temple Architecture and Heritage Sites
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The Kailasha temple at Ellora near Aurangabad in Maharashtra was built by a king from the _____ Dynasty. [SSC CHSL 2024] pipeline-1177253
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Who among the following was the last Pallava king? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177295
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Brihadeshwara temple at Tanjore was built by__________rulers. [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177286
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Vijayalaya, who belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur, captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the 9th century and built the town of ______________. [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1177299
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following Chola ruler built a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1177246
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Pandya Kingdom was first mentioned by Megasthenes, who said that their kingdom was famous for pearls.Their capital was: [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1177298
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which famous Rashtrakuta king built the rock-cut temple of Kailash at Ellora? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1177300
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which dynasty bronze statues were made using the "lost wax" technique? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1177284
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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"Brahmadeya" a type of land during Chola Period was the ________ . [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177282
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built during the reign of the_______ king Narasimhavarman II. [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1177203
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which Indian dynasty is associated with the creation of highly skillful bronze sculptures? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1177259
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who founded the Chola empire? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177262
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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From the given options, which dynasty developed shipping ventures in Southeast Asia? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177285
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Satavahana kingdom was established about how many years ago? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177214
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The inscriptions of the Pallavas mention a number of local assemblies. These included the ______, which was an assembly of brahmin land owners. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177239
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaja-adhiraja? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1189077
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was a Shaka ruler in India (130-150 AD)? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1189076
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following inscriptions refers to the repairing of a lake named ‘Sudarshan Lake’? [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1189075
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who was the successor of Vima Kadphises in Kushana dynasty? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1189074
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Famous ruler Kanishka belonged to the ____________ dynasty. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1189072
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was the most famous Shaka ruler, who got the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar renovated? [SSC CGL 2023] pipeline-1189069
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was the first ruler of the Sunga dynasty? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1189073
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Temple at Khajuraho were built during which dynasty? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1189216
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Nagabhata was the king of which of the following dynasty? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1189214
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following is the founder of the Sunga dynasty? [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1189068
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following defeated Harshavardhana when he invaded the Chalukya kingdom in the Deccan? [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1189101
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which period is the first inscriptional example of the practice of Sati found? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1189091
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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During the reign of which of the following Pallavas, Hiuen Tsang visited the Pallava capital Kanchi? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177194
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Name the daughter of one of the most important rulers in early Indian history, Chandragupta II. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1189082
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Harshavardhana tried to cross the Narmada to march into the Deccan, but was stopped by a ruler belonging to the Chalukya dynasty, ______. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177162
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Muttaraiyar held power in the Kaveri delta. They were subordinate to the Pallava kings of _______. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177179
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Vakataka dynasty was directly related to which Gupta emperor? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177150
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Whose prashasti was found on the Ashokan pillar at Allahabad? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177126
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Harshavardhana, the ruler of Kannauj in 7th century CE, was the king of which of the following dynasties? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1177171
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Ravana Phadi cave and Durga Temple at Aihole portray the architectural style of which dynasty? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1177187
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following Gupta rulers launched the Nalanda University? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177145
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Rulers belonging to Gurjara-Pratihare, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties fought for control over________ . [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177169
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following defeated Harshavardhana when he invaded the Chalukya kingdom in the Deccan? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177153
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Rajaraja I, the most powerful Chola ruler, became king in ______ C.E. [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1177188
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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According to the inscriptions of Chola dynasty, _______ is the land that is gifted to temples. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177192
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In the mid-eighth century, Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual literally called a ___________. [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177180
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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On the banks of which river was the war between Harshavardhana and Pulakeshin II fought? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1189103
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The iron pillar situated at Mehrauli, Delhi is belonged to which of the following Gupta ruler? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1177143
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The ‘Tripartite struggle’ was between Gurjara Pratiharas in North India, Palas in Eastern India and ________ in South India. [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1177189
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In Medieval India, the term 'Brahmadeya' was used for a ______. [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1178565
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Ravikirti’s Aihole inscription speaks in detail the victory of Pulakesin II over : [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1177181
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The last Chalukyan King, defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga, was _______. [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1177177
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following is the wife of Chandragupta I. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1177149
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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During the Chola period, muvendavelan and araiyar were titles of ______. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177176
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following cities was the capital of the Pandyas ? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177185
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gk | — | intermediate |