Q. Rajatarangini was written by (a) Devadatta (b) Kalhana (c) Dhandi (d) Bharavi Ans: (b) Kalhana Explanation: Rajatarangini was written by (b) Kalhana. Kalhana was a Kashmiri historian and poet who composed Rajatarangini, which translates to “The River of Kings.” Rajatarangini is a historical chronicle of the Kashmir region and provides a detailed account of […]
Q. Who was the Shahi ruler of Punjab defeated by Muhammad Ghazni? (a) Nagabhatta (b) Prithviraj (c) Jayapala (d) Mahipala Ans: (c) Jayapala Explanation: The Shahi ruler of Punjab who was defeated by Muhammad Ghazni was (c) Jayapala. Jayapala was the ruler of the Shahi dynasty, which controlled parts of present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern
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Q. Who wrote Prithviraj Raso? (a) Kalhana (b) Vishakadatta (c) Rajasekara (d) Chandbaradai Ans: (d) Chandbaradai Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Chandbaradai. Chand Bardai, also known as Chandbardai or Chand Bardai, is believed to be the author of the epic poem Prithviraj Raso. He was a court poet in the court of Prithviraj Chauhan,
Q. Rajputas are mentioned as Agnikula Kshatriyas in (a) Prithviraj Raso (b) Rajataragini (c) Vikramankadeva Charita (d) Dasakumara Charita Ans: (a) Prithviraj Raso Explanation: The Rajputs being mentioned as Agnikula Kshatriyas can be found in (a) Prithviraj Raso. Prithviraj Raso is an epic poem composed by Chand Bardai, a court poet in the court of
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Q. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose? (a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and
Q. What was the main objective of Sultan Mahmud’s Indian conquests? (a) Propagation of Religion (b) Extension of Empire (c) Acquisition of Wealth (d) None of these Ans: (c) Acquisition of Wealth Explanation: The main objective of Sultan Mahmud’s Indian conquests was (c) Acquisition of Wealth. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, who ruled from 997 to
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Q. Who among the following believed in the theory of Bhedabhed? (a) Vallabhacharya (b) Nimbarakacharya (c) Madhvacharya (d) Ramanujacharya Ans: (b) Nimbarakacharya Explanation: The philosopher who believed in the theory of Bhedabhed (simultaneous difference and non-difference) is (b) Nimbarakacharya. Nimbarakacharya, also known as Nimbarka, was a 13th-century Vaishnava philosopher and theologian. He founded the Nimbarka
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Q. Sugandhadevi who issued coins with the figure of seated Lakshmi was a Queen of (a) Karnataka (b) Kashmir (c) Orissa (d) Saurashtra Ans: (b) Kashmir Explanation: Sugandhadevi, who issued coins with the figure of seated Lakshmi, was a Queen of (b) Kashmir. Sugandhadevi was a queen of the Shahi dynasty, which ruled over parts
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Q. Which one of the following is not a work on architecture? (a) Manasare (b) Samarangana Sutradhara (c) Mahavastu (d) Mayamata Ans: (c) Mahavastu Explanation: The work “Mahavastu” is not a work on architecture. Mahavastu is a Buddhist text and is considered an important part of the Mahayana Buddhist canon. It is a biographical and
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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 renowned Tamil poet and scholar, composed
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