Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province

Total Questions: 42

11. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Ruling DynastiesCapitals
A. Pallava1. Warangal
B. Pandya2. Kanchi
C. Yadava3. Madura
D. Kaktiya4. Devagiri

Code :

ABCD
(a)2143
(b)2341
(c)1234
(d)2431
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Correct match is as follows :
Ruling DynastiesCapitals
A. Pallava1. Kanchi
B. Pandya2. Madura
C. Yadava3. Devagiri
D. Kaktiya4. Warangal

12. Which of the following Dynasty is associated with the female King Rudrma Devi ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Kakatiya
Solution:Rudrma devi belonged to Kakatiya dynasty. The king of this dynasty Ganapti did not have any son due to which after his death, Rudrma Devi became ruler.

13. Consider the following statements with reference to Rudrama and choose the correct statements about her - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. Rudrama was fourth independent ruler of Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal.

2. She defeated Pandyas of South Tamil Nadu, Eastern Ganga rulers of Orissa and Seuna rulers of Devgiri.

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:The sovereign Kakatiya empire emerged during the time of the Kakatiya ruler Rudradeva (Pratap Rudradev I). After him, Mahadev and Ganapati Dev became rulers respectively. Rudrama was the daughter of Kakatiya Ganapati Dev of Warangal and was fourth independent ruler. She defeated Pandyas of South Tamil Nadu, Eastrn Ganga rulers of Orissa and Seuna rulers of Devgiri. Hence both statement are correct.

14. Hoysala monuments are found in : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (b) Halebid and Belur
Solution:Hoysala Monumentary are found in Halebidu and Belur (Karnataka). Hoysaleshvara temple at Halebidu is dedicated to Shiva. Large and small temples built during this era are of Hoysala architectural style including the Chennakeshava temple at Belur. Hence, option (b) is correct.

15. What is modern name of Hoysaleshvara's ancient capital of Dwarasamudra ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Halebid
Solution:The capital of the Hoysala Dynasty was Dwarasamudra, which is currently in Halebidu (Hassan district of Karnataka).

The Hoysala dynasty is known for its architectural achievements, particularly the construction of intricate and beautifully detailed temples. They ruled most of the modern-day state of Karnataka between the tenth and the fourteenth centuries.

The capital of the empire initially resided at Belur, later moving to Halebidu. The Hoysalas are believed to have originated from the Malnad region of Karnataka. Their early history is not well-documented, but they rose to prominence around the 10th century CE.

16. Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (d) Gol Gumbad, Bijapur
Solution:The Mausaleum of Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur is known as 'Gol Gumbad'. It is the of the largest historic buildings in India and one of the world's largest domes.

17. Match the following monuments with their concerned ruler and select the correct codes given below : [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

List-IList-II
A. Double Domei. Sher Shah
B. Octagonal Tombii. Muhammad Adil Shah
C. True Arch Tombiii. Balban
D. Gol Gumbadiv. Sikandar Lodi

Code :

ABCD
(a)iviiiiii
(b)iviiiiii
(c)iiiiivii
(d)iiiiiiiv
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:
MonumentsRulers
A. Double Domei. Sikandar Lodi
B. Octagonal Tombii. Sher Shah
C. True Arch Tombiii. Balban
D. Gol Gumbadiv. Muhammad Adil Shah

18. Which of the following rulers got the Jantar Mahal of Mandu constructed ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:Jahaj Mahal' in Mandu is a famous place which was built during the period of Ghiyasuddin Khalji. There is no Jantar Mahal in Mandu. Thats why this question was deleated by M.P. P.S.C.

19. Which ruler among the following constructed 'Jahaj Mahal' of Mandu ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:Jahaj Mahal' in Mandu is a famous place which was built during the period of Ghiyasuddin Khalji. There is no Jantar Mahal in Mandu. Thats why this question was deleated by M.P. P.S.C.

20. Who built Gujari Mahal ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Man Singh
Solution:Gujari Mahal was constructed by Raja Man Singh Tomar between 1486-1516 A.D. It is a unique piece of architecture.

It is believed that the king built it for his wife Mrignayani, who was a Gujar princess.

Hence the name, Gujari Mahal.