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1. During Satavahanas rule, Tax levied on artisans was called:
[A] kurukara
[B] Deyameya or Bhaga
[C] Rajjagahaka
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [kurukara]
Notes:During the rule of Satavahanas:
- The tax on artisans was called kurukara.
- Deyameya or Bhaga was the name of land revenue which was 1/6th of the crop.
- Rajjagahaka was the name of official who used to collect tax. Rajjagahaka was also did survey of land.
2. 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.
3. Who among the following was the author of Brihathkatha?
[A] Hala
[B] Gunadhaya
[C] Rajasekhara
[D] Sarva varma
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Correct Answer: B [Gunadhaya]
Notes:
Some of the important writers & their writings during satavahana period:
Hala-Gatha Saptasati
Sarva varma-Katantara Vyakarana
Gunadhya-Brihathkatha
Rajasekhara-Kavya Mimamsa
4. Which among the following was the capital of Ikshavakus?
[A] Vijayapuri
[B] Keshanapalli
[C] Amaravati
[D] Bezawada
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayapuri]
5. First Sanskrit inscription in South India was issued during the reign of:
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Rudrapurusha data
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Correct Answer: A [Ehuvula Shantamula]
Notes:
Ikshavaku king Ehuvula Shantamula issued Sanskrit inscription for the first time in south India.
6. Who among the following was the author of Palanati Vira Charitra which describes war of Palnadu?
[A] Manchana
[B] Srinatha
[C] Somadeva
[D] Nannaya
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Correct Answer: B [Srinatha]
7. Samastha Gnadhrava Vidya Kovida” Chellava was the court musician of:
[A] Narendra Mrigaraja
[B] Yudhamala
[C] Gunaga Vijayditya
[D] Chalukya Bhima
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Correct Answer: D [Chalukya Bhima]
8. Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple at Pithapuram was built by:
[A] Kubja Vishnuvardana
[B] Pulakesi- II
[C] Chalukya Bhima
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kubja Vishnuvardana]
9. Gadyanam is the name of ——-coins issued by Kakatiyas?
[A] Silver
[B] Copper
[C] Gold
[D] Lead
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Correct Answer: C [Gold]
Notes:The Kakatiya issued coins in metals like Gold, Silver, Copper and lead.
- The Gold coins were known as Gadyanam or Mada
- The Silver coins were known as “Rukalu” (10 Rukalu= 1 Mada)
The Kakatiya coins were engraved in Nandinagari script, which is sister of Devnagari script.
10. Who among the following was the author of Basva Puranam?
[A] Tikkana
[B] Marana
[C] Nannechoda
[D] Palakuri Somanatha
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Correct Answer: D [Palakuri Somanatha ]
