Which Rajput ruler famously defeated the invading army of Muhammad Ghori at the Battle of Kayadara near Mount Abu in 1178 CE? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Rajput ruler famously defeated the invading army of Muhammad Ghori at the Battle of Kayadara near Mount Abu in 1178 CE?
A. Jaichand Ghadavala
B. Prithviraj Chauhan
C. Bhima II (Mularaja II)
D. Paramardideva
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The young Solanki (Chaulukya) king Mularaja II, aided by his mother Queen Naikidevi, completely routed Muhammad Ghori's forces at the Battle of Kayadara in 1178 CE.

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Question #1
The historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which features the second-longest continuous wall in the world after the Great Wall of China, was built by:
A. Maharana Pratap
B. Rana Kumbha
C. Rana Sanga
D. Rana Udai Singh

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Rana Kumbha of Mewar built the Kumbhalgarh Fort in the 15th century. Its massive perimeter wall stretches over 36 kilometers along the Aravalli hills.

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The 'Minhaj-i-Siraj' wrote about the reign of which sultan?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Iltutmish
D. Balban

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Minhaj-i-Siraj's 'Tabakat-i-Nasiri' covers the early Delhi Sultanate up to Iltutmish.

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The successor of Shivaji was:
A. Rajaram
B. Tara Bai
C. Sambhaji
D. Shahu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sambhaji succeeded Shivaji as Chhatrapati.

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