Q. ‘Ramayan am’ the Tamil version of the great epic Ramayana was made by (a) Kamban (b) Avvaiyar (c) Ilango Vadigal (d) None of these Ans: (a) Kamban Explanation: The Tamil version of the great epic Ramayana, known as 'Ramayanam' in Tamil, was made by (a) Kamban. Kamban, a ...

Q. Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler? (a) Mahendravarman (b) Narasinghvarman I (c) Parameshwarvarman (d) Nandivarman I Ans: (b) Narasinghvarman I Explanation: The Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of (b) ...

Q. The presiding deity of Bhojsala Temple is (a) Goddess Durga (b) Goddess Laxmi (c) Goddess Saraswati (d) Goddess Parvati Ans: (c) Goddess Saraswati Explanation: 'Bhojshala' is an ancient and the only temple of Mata Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. It is ...

Q. Who founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India? (a) Shankaracharya (b) Ramanujacharya (c) Bhaskaracharya (d) Madhvacharya Ans: (a) Shankaracharya Explanation: The founder of the four Mathas (monastic institutions) in the four corners of India was (a) Shankaracharya. ...

Q. In which court was a Chinese embassy sent by T’ang emperor?  (a) Rajaraja I (b) Rajendra I (c) Harshavardhana (d) Prantaka I Ans: (c) Harshavardhana Explanation: A Chinese embassy was sent by the T'ang emperor to the court of (c) Harshavardhana. Harshavardhana, also known ...

Q. Vikramshila Mahavihar was established by the ruler of (a) Pushyabhuti dynasty (b) Barman dynasty (c) Sen dynasty (d) Pala dynasty Ans: (d) Pala dynasty Explanation: Vikramshila Mahavihara was established by the ruler of the (d) Pala dynasty. The Pala dynasty, which ruled over ...

Q. A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. Its equivalent is to (a) 478 AD (b) 499 AD (c) 613 AD (d) 634 AD Ans: (a) 478 AD Explanation: A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It's equivalent to 478 AD. This undated inscription ...

Q. Which one of the following was the primary assembly in the Chola village administration? (a) Nadu (b) Sabha (c) Ur (d) Mahasabha Ans: (c) Ur

Q. Which one of the following Chola rulers had persecuted Ramanuja and ousted him from his Kingdom? (a) Kulothunga I (b) Kulothunga II (c) Adhirajendra (d) Rajaraja I Ans: (a) Kulothunga I Explanation: The Chola ruler who persecuted Ramanuja and ousted him from his Kingdom was ...

Q. The Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowed educational centre of Pala period at (a) Antichak (b) Aphasad (c) Basarh (d) Chandimau Ans: (a) Antichak Explanation: The Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowned educational center of the Pala period, was located at (a) Antichak. Antichak, ...

Q. The north Indian dynasties that confronted the Rashtrakutas were (a) The Pratiharas and the Paramaras (b) The Palas and the Chandelas (c) The Pratiharas and the Palas (d) The Chalukyas and the Chahamans Ans: (c) The Pratiharas and the Palas Explanation: North Indian Dynasties ...

Q. Who of the following adopted Garuda’ as dynasty emblem after the imperial Guptas?  (a) Rashtrakutas (b) Western Chalukyas (c) Shilaharas (d) Chedis Ans: (a) Rashtrakutas