Who was the first Indian ruler to issue gold coins with the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' in the medieval period? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian ruler to issue gold coins with the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' in the medieval period?
A. Krishnadeva Raya
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Iltutmish
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Iltutmish was the first Delhi Sultan to issue gold coins, adopting the title 'Raja' and 'Maharaja' to assert his authority.

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Question #1
The famous ruins of the Virupaksha Temple complex, which stands out for its grand gateway tower (Gopuram) and intact structural layout, are located at which historic site?
A. Badami
B. Madurai
C. Hampi
D. Thanjavur

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Virupaksha Temple at Hampi served as a core worship center for the Vijayanagara Empire, expanding under rulers like Krishnadeva Raya into a massive temple complex.

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Question #2
The famous temple town of Hampi, the historic heart of the Vijayanagara Empire, is situated on the banks of which southern river?
A. Gadavari River
B. Tunghabhadra River
C. Kaveri River
D. Krishna River

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The ruins of Hampi stand along the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, a natural barrier that protected the northern flank of the Vijayanagara capital.

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Question #3
The famous Kashmiri saint and poet Lal Ded, who pioneered the 'Vakh' style of mystic poetry, was a prominent follower of which spiritual tradition?
A. Nirguna Vaishnavism
B. Sufism
C. Mahayana Buddhism
D. Kashmiri Shaivism

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lalleshwari (Lal Ded) was a 14th-century mystic poet who combined elements of Kashmiri Shaivism with early Sufi thoughts, creating verses that remain popular across Kashmir.

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