Historical Scenario (Chhattisgarh)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which of the following branch of Kalachuri dynasty established political power in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Lahuri

Solution:There were two Kalachuris dynasties in India- first in Central and Western India known as 'Chedi', 'Haihaya' or 'northern Kalachuris' and the second is 'South kalachuri' which ruled in Karnataka area. One of the descents of 'Haheya dynasty' known as 'Lahuri' established their rule in Chhattisgarh in the leadership of Keshavdev. Their capital was Raipur.

12. Who was founder of 'Kaktiya dynasty' in Bastar? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Bhairav Dev
(b) Jaysingh Dev
(c) Annamdev
(d) Praveerchandra Bhanjdev

Correct Answer: (c) Annamdev

Solution:Founded in the fifteenth century the 11th largest princely state by area. Raja Annamdev (1324-1369) was the first Raja of Bastar.

13. Who was the first ruler of Ratanpur Kalchuri branch in Raipur ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Ramchandra

Solution:As per the official website of Raipur, Ramchandra, the ruler of Ratanpur's Kalchuri dynasty, established the city of Raipur and became its first ruler. Another account notes that Raipur was established by Brahmdev, the son of Ramchandra. Chhattisgarh public service commission held option (b) as the correct answer in it's revised answer key.

14. The Maratha rulers of Ratanapur used which of the following language in their administrative documents? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Marathi
(b) Modi
(c) Urdu
(d) All the above

Correct Answer: (a) Marathi

Solution:The Maratha rulers of Ratanpur used the Marathi language in their administrative documents.

15. Select the right option of the reign of the following Kalchuri rulers of Raipur, according to Babu Revaram. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(i) Chamund Singh Dev

(ii) Somdatt

(iii) Jait Singh Dev

(iv) Man Singh Dev

(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(b) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
(c) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(d) (i), (iii), (vi), (ii)

Correct Answer: (b) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)

Solution:According to Babu Revaram the reign of the following Kalchuri rulers of Raipur is follows as:

Chamund Singh Dev - 1528

Somdatt - 1650

Jait Singh Dev - 1603

Man Singh Dev - 1468

Thus option (b) will be correct answer.

16. Match the following inscriptions or copper inscriptions of the Kalchuri rulers of Ratanpur from the places from where these are found : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Person	Place
(A) Prithvi Dev Pratham	(i) Amoda
(B) Gopal Dev	(ii) Pujari Pali
(C) Pratap Mali	(iii) Balaigarh
(D) Bahar Sai	(iv) Kosgai

Codes :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
(b)	(ii)	(i)	(iii)	(iv)
(c)	(iv)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)
(d)	(iv)	(iii)	(ii)	(i)

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match is follows as -

Inscriptions of the Kalchuri rulers of Ratanpur	Places where these are found
Prithvi Dev Pratham	Amoda
Gopal Dev	Pujari Pali
Pratap Mali	Balaigarh
Bahar Sai	Kosgai

17. Select the right group of forts from the following group of forts being ruled from Ratanpur during the Kalchuri period. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Kharod, Lafa, Chhuri, Pander Bhattha
(b) Uparoda, Khallari, Navagarh Mohandi
(c) Lafa, Navagarh, Simga, Matin
(d) Akalvada, Tangangarh, Lavan, Maaro

Correct Answer: (a) Kharod, Lafa, Chhuri, Pander Bhattha

Solution:During the Kalchuri period according to the number of forts of the ruling kings was named as Chhattisgarh. In Ratanapur estate there were 18 forts which are Ratanpur, Vijaypur, Kharod, Maro, Kotgarh, Navagarh, Sodhi, Aukhar, Pander Bhatha, Semaria, Champa, Lafa, Chhuri, Kenda, Matin, Uproda, Pendra, and Kurkuti. Thus, option (a) will be correct answer.

18. Which of the following statements is true about the Kalchuri ruler of Ratanpur Prithvideva-I? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) He constructed Prithvideveshwarpur Temple at Ratanpur.
(b) A scholar named Rajasekhar was at his court.
(c) He assumed the title of Sakalakosaladhipati.
(d) He conquered Swarnapur (Odisha).

Correct Answer: (c) He assumed the title of Sakalakosaladhipati.

Solution:Prithvidev I was the 4th ruler of the Kalchuri ruler of Ratanpur. He ruled from 1065-1095 AD. He assumed the title of 'Sakal Kosaladhipati".

19. Which of the following characteristics is not found in the coins of Kalchuri ruler Ratnadev of Ratanpur? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Gaj Shardul
(b) Singh (Lion)
(c) Gaj Laxmi
(d) Manavakriti (Human Figure)

Correct Answer: (c) Gaj Laxmi

Solution:Gaj Shardul, Lion and Human figures are found on the coins of Ratan Dev, the Kalchuri ruler of Ratanapur, whereas the figure of Gajalakshmi is found on the coins of Pritvi Dev II.

20. What was the designation of the Chief Revenue Officer during Kalchuri period in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Mahapramat

Solution:'Mahapramat' was the designation given to Chief Revenue Officer during Kalchuri period in Chhattisgarh. The officer measured the land and decided the appropriate revenue on that piece of land.

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