Ancient Indian History Quiz

Mahmud of Ghazni was the ruler of

• Delhi

• America

• Iran

• Afghanistan

Answer explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni was the ruler of Afghanistan.

The functionaries for collecting revenue were generally recruited from

• Brahmanas

• Farmers family

• Influential families

• Artist family

Answer explanation

The functionaries for collecting revenue were generally recruited from influential families, as they were considered to be reliable and capable of handling financial matters effectively.

Settlements of peasants, known as ____, became prosperous with the spread of irrigation agriculture

• Uzi

• Ur

• Uri

• Udi

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Ur' as it refers to settlements of peasants that became prosperous with the spread of irrigation agriculture.

Somnath temple is in

• Kerala

• Odisha

• Gujarat

• Tamil Nadu

Answer explanation

Somnath temple is located in Gujarat, making it the correct choice out of the given options.

Hiranyagarbha rituals were performed with the help of

• Farmers

• Brahmanas

• Shudras

• Artist

Answer explanation

Hiranyagarbha rituals were performed with the help of Brahmanas, as they were traditionally responsible for conducting religious ceremonies and rituals.

Kitab-al-Hind written by

• Akbar

• Ghazni

• Al-biruni

• Nagabhata

Answer explanation

Kitab-al-Hind was written by Al-biruni.

Who was the founder of the Chola kingdom?

• Simhavishnu

• Vijayalaya

• Rajendra

• Krishna

Answer explanation

Vijayalaya was the founder of the Chola kingdom, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

Which of the following rulers involved in the tripartite struggles

• Gurjara-Pratihara, Chera and Pala dynasties

• Gurjara-Pratihara, Chola and Chera dynasties

• Gurjara-Pratihara, Chola and Pala dynasties

• Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties as they were the rulers involved in the tripartite struggles.

Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of

• House

• Land

• Foods

• Golden Coin

Answer explanation

Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of Land, Foods, and Golden Coin. These were common forms of rewards given to Brahmanas for their services.

Tribhuvana-chakravartin means

• Overlord of king

• Lord of Rashtrakutas

• Overlord of farmers

• Lord of the three worlds

Answer explanation

Tribhuvana-chakravartin means 'Lord of the three worlds', indicating rulership over the celestial, terrestrial, and subterranean realms.