Indian History and World History (Part-16)

Regional States

Total Questions: 40

31. Ranthambhore Fort is in- [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Rajasthan
Solution:Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India.

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32. ________ is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 24.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Jantar Mantar, Delhi
Solution:In the early 18th century, Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five Jantar Mantars in total, in
  1. New Delhi,
  2. Jaipur,
  3. Ujjain,
  4. Mathura
  5. and Varansi;

they were completed between 1724 and 1735.

There are 13 astronomical instruments at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Here are the main and famous ones:

InstrumentPurpose
Samrat YantraGiant sundial to measure time with high accuracy.
Jayaprakash YantraTwo hemispherical structures to observe the position of stars and sun.
Rama YantraUsed to measure the altitude of celestial bodies.
Misra YantraA special instrument designed to determine the longest and shortest days of the year (summer and winter solstices).

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33. Jantar Mantar is in- [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Rajasthan
Solution:In the early 18th century, Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five Jantar Mantars in total, in
  1. New Delhi,
  2. Jaipur,
  3. Ujjain,
  4. Mathura
  5. and Varansi;

they were completed between 1724 and 1735.

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34. Chand Bibi was the ruler of- [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Ahmednagar
Solution:Chand Bibi (1550–1599) was an Indian Muslim regent and warrior.

She acted as the Regent of Bijapur (1580–90) and Regent of Ahmednagar (1596–99).

She is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.

35. Which of the following forts was built by the Kakatiya dynasty? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Golconda
Solution:Golconda Fort was built by the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century.

It is also known as Shepherd’s Hill or “Golla Konda.”

Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the capital beyond the fortified Golconda.

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36. Rani Rudrama Devi was a famous ruler of the ________ dynasty. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Kakatiya
Solution:Rani Rudrama Devi (1263–1289) was one of the Kakatiya dynasty’s most powerful rulers.

Kakatiya Dynasty (12th century – 14th century)

 Introduction

  • The Kakatiyas were a powerful Telugu dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka.

  • They ruled roughly from 1163 CE to 1323 CE.

  • Their capital city was Orugallu (modern-day Warangal).

37. Rani Rudrama Devi was related to which of the following kingdoms? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Kakatiya
Solution:Rani Rudrama Devi (1263–1289) was one of the Kakatiya dynasty’s most powerful rulers.

Kakatiya Dynasty (12th century – 14th century)

 Introduction

  • The Kakatiyas were a powerful Telugu dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka.

  • They ruled roughly from 1163 CE to 1323 CE.

  • Their capital city was Orugallu (modern-day Warangal).

38. Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the 11th century. It is located in— [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the 11th century and located in Chandragiri, Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.

Though attributed to Vijayanagara Kings, it was built much earlier in the 11th century by Yadava Naidu kings.

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39. The ______________ Sultanate was ruled by the Sharqi dynasty. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Jaunpur
Solution:The Jaunpur Sultanate was ruled by the Sharqi dynasty.

Malik-ul-Sharq was the founder of the Sharqi Dynasty.

40. Which part of India did the Nizams of Asafjahi dynasty rule? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 10.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Deccan provinces
Solution:Nizams of the Asafjahi dynasty ruled in Deccan provinces.

The Asaf Jahi was a Muslim dynasty. It ruled the kingdom of Hyderabad.

They came to India in the late 17th century and became employees of the Mughal Empire.