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 Dynasties	Capitals
A. Pallava	1. Warangal
B. Pandya	2. Kanchi
C. Yadava	3. Madura
D. Kaktiya	4. Devagiri

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	2	1	4	3
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	1	2	3	4
(d)	2	4	3	1

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:Correct match is as follows :

Ruling Dynasties	Capitals
A. Pallava	1. Kanchi
B. Pandya	2. Madura
C. Yadava	3. Devagiri
D. Kaktiya	4. Warangal

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

(a) Eastern Ganga
(b) Hoyasala
(c) Kakatiya
(d) Western Chalukya

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.

(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only 1
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Only 2

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]

(a) Hampi and Hospet
(b) Halebid and Belur
(c) Mysore and Bangalore
(d) Sringeri and Dharwar

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]

(a) Sringeri
(b) Belur
(c) Halebid
(d) Somnathpur

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]

(a) Tomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram
(b) Jama Masjid, Delhi
(c) Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, Delhi
(d) Gol Gumbad, Bijapur

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-I	List-II
A. Double Dome	i. Sher Shah
B. Octagonal Tomb	ii. Muhammad Adil Shah
C. True Arch Tomb	iii. Balban
D. Gol Gumbad	iv. Sikandar Lodi

Code :

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

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:

Monuments	Rulers
A. Double Dome	i. Sikandar Lodi
B. Octagonal Tomb	ii. Sher Shah
C. True Arch Tomb	iii. Balban
D. Gol Gumbad	iv. 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]

(a) Suraj Sen
(b) Man Singh
(c) Tej Karan
(d) Akbar

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.

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