Indian History and World History (Part-11)

31. Who was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kirtivarman
(b) Narasimhavarman
(c) Mangalesa
(d) Pulakesin I

Correct Answer: (d) Pulakesin I

Solution:The history of Chalukya dynasty begins with the rule of Jai Singh, but the real founder of the dynasty was Pulakesin I.

32. Ravikirti was a court poet of which Chalukya ruler? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 08.07.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Bhima II
(b) Pulakeshin II
(c) Vikramaditya II
(d) Kirtivarman II

Correct Answer: (b) Pulakeshin II

Solution:Ravikirti was the court poet of \'Pulakeshin II\'.

He was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty who reigned from 610 to 642 CE.
The most notable military achievement of Pulakeshin II was his victory over the powerful emperor Harshavardhana, who ruled over much of Northern India.
The famous Aihole inscription written in classical Sanskrit was composed by Ravikirti.

33. The ruler of which dynasty of South India assumed the title of Dharmaraj? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

(a) Wakatak
(b) Pallava
(c) Kadamb
(d) Western Ganga

Correct Answer: (d) Western Ganga

Solution:Konkani Varma, the western Ganga ruler of South India, belonged to Jahnaveya clan (Gang dynasty) and Kanvayagotra.

He gained fame by winning many wars and founded a prosperous kingdom and assumed the title of ‘Dharma Maharajadhiraja’ or Dharmaraja.

The capital of the Ganges was earlier located at Kuvalal (Kolar).

34. Who among the following gave up his traditional professions and took to arms, successfully establishing kingdom in Karnataka? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Vasudeva Kanva
(b) Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra
(c) Pushyamitra Shunga
(d) Kadamba Mayurasharman

Correct Answer: (d) Kadamba Mayurasharman

Solution:Kadamba Mayurasharman was a brahman who gave up his traditional professions and took to arms, successfully establishing a kingdom in Karnataka.

35. ‘Barabati Fort’ is located in which state of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 2.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Odisha
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal

Correct Answer: (b) Odisha

Solution:Barabati Fort is located in the state of Odisha.

This fort is built on the banks of Mahanadi.

This fort was built in the 13th century by Anang Bhimdeva III, the ruler of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

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