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Question 141 Discuss
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Who was the first feudatory of Pallavas?

A
Harshvardhan
B
Ashoka
C
Rajendra
D
Vijayalaya

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Before rising to power and establishing the mighty Imperial Chola dynasty in the 9th century, Vijayalaya served as a feudatory chieftain under the Pallava kings.
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Who among the following was the famous ruler of the Gauda Kingdom?

A
Rudradaman
B
Grahavarman
C
Rajyavardhan
D
Shashanka

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

King Shashanka was a powerful 7th-century ruler who unified Bengal under the Gauda Kingdom and famously proved to be a formidable adversary to Harshavardhana.
Question 143 Discuss
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Who was the famous Venetian traveller of the 13th century who visited Kerala?

A
Marco Polo
B
Nicolo Conti
C
Abdur Razzaq
D
Barthema

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The renowned Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo visited the Malabar Coast of Kerala in the late 13th century, documenting its thriving trade and prosperity.
Question 144 Discuss
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Shree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP), founded in 1903, to carry on the work of social reform was active in which of the following states?

A
Assam
B
Punjab
C
Kerala
D
Bihar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Founded by Narayana Guru, the SNDP Yogam played a monumental role in spearheading social reforms and uplifting the marginalized Ezhava community in Kerala.
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Who among the following rulers introduced the 'jharokha darshan' in the Mughal dynasty?

A
Akbar
B
Shahjahan
C
Humayun
D
Aurangzeb

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Emperor Akbar introduced the practice of 'Jharokha Darshan'—appearing before his subjects at a balcony—to establish a direct, personal connection with the common people.
Question 146 Discuss
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The rock-cut temple of Shiva built by Krishna I is found at which of the following places?

A
Manyakhet
B
Kannauj
C
Ellora
D
Mahabalipuram

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The spectacular Kailasa temple, a massive monolithic rock-cut structure dedicated to Lord Shiva, was carved out of a single mountain at Ellora by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
Question 147 Discuss
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The officer known as Diwan belonged to which of the following departments of the Mughal empire during Akbar's reign?

A
Judicial
B
Foreign affairs
C
Finance
D
Military

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In the Mughal administrative framework, the 'Diwan' or 'Diwan-i-Ala' was the high-ranking official responsible for managing the empire's finance and revenue departments.
Question 148 Discuss
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Who among the following adopted the policy of consolidation in place of expansion by eliminating the rebels?

A
Nasiruddin Mahmud
B
Shamsuddin Iltutmish
C
Ghiyasuddin Balban
D
Raziya

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Facing internal strife and external Mongol threats, Balban implemented a strict 'Blood and Iron' policy focused on consolidating the Delhi Sultanate rather than expanding its borders.
Question 149 Discuss
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Who was the successor of Vima Kadphises in Kushana dynasty?

A
Kujula Kadphises
B
Menander
C
Kanishka
D
Kharavela

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Kanishka I, the most famous ruler of the Kushan dynasty, succeeded his father Vima Kadphises around 127 CE. Under his rule, the Kushan Empire reached its political and cultural zenith.
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The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque was constructed in around 1197 AD by the sultan of which of the following dynasties of Delhi Sultanate?

A
Tughlaq
B
Lodhi
C
Khalji
D
Mamluk

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty. This architectural landmark marked the formal establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
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