Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda? [#2495]
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Q1. Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda?
Q1. Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda?
(A) Vijayalaya
(A) Vijayalaya
(A) Vijayalaya
(B) Aditya I
(B) Aditya I
(B) Aditya I
(C) Parantaka I
(C) Parantaka I
(C) Parantaka I
(D) Rajaraja Chola I
(D) Rajaraja Chola I
(D) Rajaraja Chola I
Answer: (C) Parantaka I
Answer: (C) Parantaka I
Answer: (C) Parantaka I
Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.
Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.
Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.
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(A) 12th March 1910
(A) 12th March 1910
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(B) 12th March 1930
(B) 12th March 1930
(C) 6th April 1910
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Q2. Which of the following events did NOT take place in 1919?
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(A) 7
(A) 7
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(B) 9
(B) 9
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(C) 8
(C) 8
(C) 8
(D) 6
(D) 6
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Answer: (D) 6
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Q4. Which metal was not known during the Indus Valley Civilization?
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(A) Copper
(A) Copper
(A) Copper
(B) Iron
(B) Iron
(B) Iron
(C) Gold
(C) Gold
(C) Gold
(D) Silver
(D) Silver
(D) Silver
Answer: (B) Iron
Answer: (B) Iron
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(A) Andrew Fraser
(A) Andrew Fraser
(A) Andrew Fraser
(B) Bamfylde Fuller
(B) Bamfylde Fuller
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(C) William E. Ward
(C) William E. Ward
(C) William E. Ward
(D) Richard Harte Keatinge
(D) Richard Harte Keatinge
(D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
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Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
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Q6. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
Q6. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
(A) Piyali Barua
(A) Piyali Barua
(A) Piyali Barua
(B) Gomdhar Konwar
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(B) Gomdhar Konwar
(C) Dutiram Barua
(C) Dutiram Barua
(C) Dutiram Barua
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha
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Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
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Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
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Q7. Which city of India is known as 'The Athens of the East’?
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(A) Patna
(A) Patna
(A) Patna
(B) Allahabad
(B) Allahabad
(B) Allahabad
(C) Kochi
(C) Kochi
(C) Kochi
(D) Madurai
(D) Madurai
(D) Madurai
Answer: (D) Madurai
Answer: (D) Madurai
Answer: (D) Madurai
Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.
Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.
Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.
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Q8. Which of the accompanying lords wore the title of “Avanisimha”?
Q8. Which of the accompanying lords wore the title of “Avanisimha”?
(A) Simhavarman
(A) Simhavarman
(A) Simhavarman
(B) Simhavishnu
(B) Simhavishnu
(B) Simhavishnu
(C) Mahendravarman I
(C) Mahendravarman I
(C) Mahendravarman I
(D) Shiva Skanda Varma
(D) Shiva Skanda Varma
(D) Shiva Skanda Varma
Answer: (B) Simhavishnu
Answer: (B) Simhavishnu
Answer: (B) Simhavishnu
Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.
Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.
Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.
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Q9. In which Congress session was the demand for complete independence (Purna Swaraj) first made?
Q9. In which Congress session was the demand for complete independence (Purna Swaraj) first made?
(A) 1920, Calcutta
(A) 1920, Calcutta
(A) 1920, Calcutta
(B) 1920, Nagpur
(B) 1920, Nagpur
(B) 1920, Nagpur
(C) 1929, Lahore
(C) 1929, Lahore
(C) 1929, Lahore
(D) 1885, Bombay
(D) 1885, Bombay
(D) 1885, Bombay
Answer: (C) 1929, Lahore
Answer: (C) 1929, Lahore
Answer: (C) 1929, Lahore
The Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in its Lahore session on 26th December 1929. The resolution demanded 'Purna Swaraj' or the complete freedom from the British.
The Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in its Lahore session on 26th December 1929. The resolution demanded 'Purna Swaraj' or the complete freedom from the British.
The Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in its Lahore session on 26th December 1929. The resolution demanded 'Purna Swaraj' or the complete freedom from the British.
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Q10. When Muhammad Ghori attacked first in India?
Q10. When Muhammad Ghori attacked first in India?
(A) 1175
(A) 1175
(A) 1175
(B) 1173
(B) 1173
(B) 1173
(C) 1180
(C) 1180
(C) 1180
(D) 1206
(D) 1206
(D) 1206
Answer: (A) 1175
Answer: (A) 1175
Answer: (A) 1175
The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 AD when he attacked Multan. He was the founder of Muslim rule in India.
The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 AD when he attacked Multan. He was the founder of Muslim rule in India.
The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 AD when he attacked Multan. He was the founder of Muslim rule in India.
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