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41. During the reign of which dynasty was Rajamahendra (present-day Rajahmundry) established?
[A] Eastern Chalukyas
[B] Kakatiyas
[C] Vijayanagara Empire
[D] Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: A [Eastern Chalukyas]
Notes:
Rajamahendra (Rajahmundry) was founded by Rajamahendra I of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty around 900 CE, becoming a key political and trade center.
42. Which religion was patronized and adopted by the Satavahana dynasty, as evidenced by royal grants, land endowments, sacrifices such as Ashvamedha, inscriptions, and Vedic motifs on coins?
[A] Vedic religion
[B] Buddhism
[C] Jainism
[D] Shaivism
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Correct Answer: A [Vedic religion]
Notes:
Satavahanas patronized the Vedic religion, supporting Brahmanas with grants, performing Vedic sacrifices, and issuing coins with Vedic symbols.
43. In the context of Andhra Pradesh’s social ethics, what does the Sanskrit phrase “Bappa Bhattaraka” signify?
[A] Worship of the eldest son as the heir
[B] Respect for elders in society
[C] Reverence for the father as a deity
[D] Offerings to village deities during festivals
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Correct Answer: C [Reverence for the father as a deity]
Notes:
“Bappa Bhattaraka” means considering the father as a deity, reflecting “Pitru Devo Bhava,” influencing Andhra Pradesh social values, legal practices, and ancestral worship during festivals.
44. According to Ptolemy’s 2nd-century Geography, where were the Salankaini people located?
[A] Central Karnataka
[B] West of the Godavari River, in present-day western Andhra Pradesh and eastern Maharashtra
[C] Southern Tamil Nadu
[D] Coastal Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [West of the Godavari River, in present-day western Andhra Pradesh and eastern Maharashtra]
Notes:
Ptolemy located the Salankaini west of the Godavari River, corresponding to western Andhra Pradesh and eastern Maharashtra, situated between Satavahana and Kshatria territories.
45. Although the Salankayanas, who ruled coastal Andhra during the 5th–6th centuries CE, were known as staunch Shaivas (Paramaheswaras) and Vaishnavas (Paramabhagavatas), which significant Vedic ritual did they perform to legitimize their sovereignty?
[A] Rajasuya Yaga
[B] Vajapeya Yaga
[C] Asvamedha Yaga
[D] Agnihotra Ritual
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Correct Answer: C [Asvamedha Yaga]
Notes:
The Salankayanas, despite being dedicated Shaivas and Vaishnavas, performed the Asvamedha Yaga (horse-sacrifice) as recorded in inscriptions at Bhattiprolu and Kalamalla, emulating earlier Satavahana imperial rituals for political legitimacy.
46. Which ruler did Kakatiya king Rudra Deva die fighting against in 1195 CE?
[A] Ballala II of the Hoysala dynasty
[B] Prithviraj Chauhan of Delhi
[C] Mahadeva of the Kalachuris
[D] Jaitra Pala (Jaithugi), the Yadava king
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Correct Answer: D [Jaitra Pala (Jaithugi), the Yadava king]
Notes:
Rudra Deva died in battle against Yadava king Jaitra Pala (Jaithugi) near Bidar in 1195 CE, as confirmed by Warangal and Yadava inscriptions.
47. Whom did Rudramba, the Kakatiya princess of Warangal, marry?
[A] Ganapatideva of Kakatiya dynasty
[B] Prithvimula of Reddy dynasty
[C] Veerabhadra of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty
[D] Prolaya Vema Reddi of Kondavidu
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Correct Answer: C [Veerabhadra of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty]
Notes:
Rudramba married Veerabhadra of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty, which strengthened Kakatiya–Chalukya political ties and control over Vengi.
48. According to the Manyamapura inscription, which ruler shifted his capital from Addanki to Kondaveedu, marking significant territorial consolidation in coastal Andhra?
[A] Anapota Reddy
[B] Prolaya Vema Reddy
[C] Kapu Komati Reddy
[D] Racha Vema Reddy
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Correct Answer: A [Anapota Reddy]
Notes:
Manyamapura inscription states Anapota Reddy moved his capital from Addanki to Kondaveedu, granted lands in Nandavaram, and consolidated territory in coastal Andhra.
49. Which prestigious title was bestowed upon the famous Telugu poet Srinatha in medieval Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Kavisarvabhauma
[B] Kaviraja
[C] Kavi Brahma
[D] Kavichakravarthi
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Correct Answer: A [Kavisarvabhauma]
Notes:
Srinatha was honored with the title “Kavisarvabhauma” (“Emperor among Poets”) by Andhra rulers for his literary prowess in Telugu.
50. Which famous 13th-century Telugu poet under the Kakatiya dynasty earned the title “Abhinava Dandi” by translating the Sanskrit work Dasakumara Charitham into Telugu?
[A] Jayapa Senani
[B] Ketana
[C] Palkuriki Somanatha
[D] Tikkana
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Correct Answer: B [Ketana]
Notes:
Ketana, patronized by Queen Rudrama Devi in Kakatiya court, translated Dandin’s Dasakumaracharitam into Telugu, earning the title “Abhinava Dandi” and pioneering Telugu narrative poetry.
