HISTORY MCQS SET 88

HISTORY MCQS SET 88

871) Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A) Mahendravarman
B) Narasimhavarman I
C) Parameshwarvarman
D) Nandivarman I
Answer: Narasimhavarman I
    
872) Which one of the following Chola kings conquered Ceylon (Sinhal) first?
A) Aditya I
B) Rajaraja I
C) Rajendra
D) Vijayalaya
Answer: Rajaraja I
    
873) The seven pagodas, of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the
A) Pallavas
B) Pandyas
C) Cholas
D) Cheras
Answer: Pallavas
    
874) At which of the following places is the famous Kailasha temple located?
A) Ajanta
B) Badami
C) Chittor
D) Ellora
Answer: Ellora
    
875) The two kingdoms established by the Indians in Indo-China included
A) Champa and Kamboja
B) Champa and Srivijaya
C) Srivijaya and Kamboja
D) Svarnbhumi and Champa
Answer: Champa and Kamboja

876) The famous Kailasha temple, cut out of solid rock at Ellora, was built under the patronage of the
A) Cholas
B) Kadambas
C) Pallavas
D) Rashtrakutas
Answer: Rashtrakutas
    
877) The Thirukadalmallai temple built by pallavas at Mahabalipuram is dedicated to
A) Lord Shiva
B) Lord Vishnu
C) Lord Murugan
D) Lord Venkatesha
Answer: Lord Vishnu
    
878) Which one among the following religions was patronised by Rashtrakutas?
A) Jainism
B) Buddhism
C) Saivism
D) Vaishnavism
Answer: Vaishnavism
    
879) The famous Battle of Takkolam of South India was fought between
A) Cholas and North Chalukyas
B) Cholas and Rashtrakutas
C) Cholas and Hoyasals
D) Cholas and Pandyas
Answer: Cholas and Rashtrakutas
    
880) The South Indian state which was famous for it naval power, was
A) Chalukyas
B) Cholas
C) Hoyasals
D) Pandyas
Answer: Cholas