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Quiz on Indian Kingdoms - 1

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Dive into the latest quiz by our quizmasters and journey through the fascinating stories, legendary rulers, and grand empires that shaped the subcontinent. From the powerful Mauryas to the majestic Cholas and beyond, this quiz will challenge your understanding and spark your curiosity about India's rich and diverse history. So, what are you waiting for?


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1. Which dynasty was established by Anangapal in the 11th century?

a. Tomar Dynasty

b. Chahmana Dynasty

c. Gupta Dynasty

d. Chandra Dynasty


2. Rupiya, the earliest coinage system in India was introduced by which Indian emperor?

a. Ibrahim Lodi

b. Akbar

c. Sher Shah Suri

d. Prithiviraj Chauhan


3. Which town in the Nadia district was the capital of the Bengal empire under the rule of the Senas in the 12th century?

a. Plassey

b. Gwalior

c. Sakshi

d. Nabadwip


4. Which magnificent fort city was built by Ghiassudin Tughlaq in 1324?

a. Ahmedabad

b. Tughlaqabad

c. Hyderabad

d. Allahabad


5. Which ruler was also called 'Rai Pithora'?

a. Krishnadevaraya

b. Tipu Sultan

c. Chandragupta Maurya

d. Prithviraj Chauhan III


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Answers

1. Which dynasty was established by Anangapal in the 11th century?

a. Tomar Dynasty

b. Chahmana Dynasty

c. Gupta Dynasty

d. Chandra Dynasty

Did You Know? Accoding to the inscription on the Iron Pillar, the Tomar Dynasty is said to have been the first to settle in the city of Delhi in 1052 AD. The Chauhan Dynasty conquered Delhi from the Tomars. Read more about it in this link.

2. Rupiya, the earliest coinage system in India was introduced by which Indian emperor?

a. Ibrahim Lodi

b. Akbar

c. Sher Shah Suri

d. Prithiviraj Chauha

Did You Know? The Rupaiya introduced by Sher Shah Suri was the precursor to the modern Rupee. Read more about it in this link.

3. Which town in the Nadia district was the capital of the Bengal empire under the rule of the Senas in the 12th century?

a. Plassey

b. Gwalior

c. Sakshi

d. Nabadwip


Did You Know? Bakhtiyar Khilji captured the Sena Empire in 1206 which paved way for the Muslim rule in Bengal. Read more about it in this link.

4. Which magnificent fort city was built by Ghiassudin Tughlaq in 1324?

a. Ahmedabad

b. Tughlaqabad

c. Hyderabad

d. Allahabad


Did You Know? Soon after the death of Ghiassudin Tughlaq, Tughlaqabad became deserted.

Read more about it in this link.

5. Which ruler was also called 'Rai Pithora'?

a. Krishnadevaraya

b. Tipu Sultan

c. Chandragupta Maurya

d. Prithviraj Chauhan III


Did You Know? During the First Battle of Tarain, Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammed Ghori, who managed to escape from the battlefield. Although Chauhan was advised to capture Muhammed Ghori, he didn't do so thinking it would be unfair. But Muhammed Ghori attacked again in 1191 in what was the Second Battle of Tarain and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.

Read more about it in this link.

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