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1. Which of the following inscription is associated with Satakarni-II?
[A] Naneghat inscription
[B] Nasik Inscription
[C] Guntupalli inscription
[D] An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi
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Correct Answer: D [An inscription of the gateway of Sanchi]
Notes:- Satakarni-II mentioned in an inscription of the gateway of Sanchi, the Yugapurana and in few coins.
- Naneghat inscription of Naganika mentions about Satakarni-I.
- Nasik Inscription of Gautami Balasri is about Gautamiputra Satakarni.
2. Who among the following Salankayana ruler was the contemporary of Samudragupta?
[A] Hastivarma
[B] Nandi varma
[C] Vijayadeva Varma
[D] Vijayanandi Varma
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Correct Answer: A [Hastivarma]
Notes:
According to Allahabad inscription, Salankayana king Hastivarma was the contemporary of Samudragupta.
3. Who among the following Eastern Chalukyan ruler built Rajahmundry city?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Kubja Vishnuvardhana
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: B [Ammaraja-I ]
Notes:
Ammaraja-I built a new city on the left bank of R. Godavari called as Rajamahendra after his title in 921 A.D, now it is known as Rajahmundry.
4. Who among the following Eastern Chalukyan rulers Patronised Sanskrit poet Bhattavamana and musician Mallapa ?
[A] Chalukya Bhima
[B] Ammaraja-I
[C] Yuddhamalla
[D] Vijayaditya-II
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukya Bhima ]
5. Consider the following
Shakti peethas in Andhradesha:
- Manikyamba – Draksarama
- Bramaramba – Srisailam
- Jogulamba – Alampuram (Mahaboobnagar)
Select the correct pair from the given options below
[A] Only 1 & 2 are correct
[B] Only 2 & 3 are correct
[C] Only 3 is correct
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
6. Who among the following Kakatiya rulers issued Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam?
[A] Ganapatideva
[B] Rudradeva
[C] Rudramadevi
[D] Prathaparudra
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Correct Answer: A [Ganapatideva]
Notes:
Ganapatideva issued Mottupalli Abhaya Sesanam.
It guarantees security to all ships and abolished many Vexatious customs duties.
7. Who among the following was the author of Harivamsam?
[A] Nannaya
[B] Tikkana
[C] YellaPragada
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: C [YellaPragada]
8. Which among the following was the first dynasty that ruled Vijayanagara kingdom?
[A] Sangama
[B] Saluva
[C] Tulva
[D] Aravidu
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Correct Answer: A [Sangama]
9. Who among the following was often described as Andhrakavita Pitamaha?
[A] Allasani Peddana
[B] Nannaya
[C] Sri Krishna Devaraya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Allasani Peddana]
10. Who among the following Vijayanagar rulers involved in Battle of Talikota?
[A] Devaraya-I
[B] Devaraya-II
[C] Ramaraya
[D] Krishnadeva raya
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Correct Answer: C [Ramaraya]
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