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Q :  

When did Muhammad Ghori invade India for the first time?

(A) 1172

(B) 1175

(C) 1178

(D) 1182

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Whose era is called the golden period of Mughal painting?

(A) Akbar

(B) Jahangir

(C) Shah Jahan

(D) Aurangzeb

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Whose period is called the golden period of Mughal architecture?

(A) Akbar

(B) Jahangir

(C) Shah Jahan

(D) Aurangzeb

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

When did Muhammad bin Qasim invade India?

(A) 711

(B) 712

(C) 713

(D) 714

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which state is the Lingaraja temple?

(A) Orissa

(B) Andhra Pradesh

(C) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Karnataka

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.

3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.


Q :  

To which dynasty does the bronze statue of Nataraja belong?

(A) Chola

(B) Cher

(C) Pandya

(D) Rashtrakuta

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Amoghavarsha was related to which dynasty?

(A) Rashtrakuta

(B) Chola

(C) Cher

(D) Pandya

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Who was the contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I of Britain?

(A) Akbar

(B) Jahangir

(C) Shah Jahan

(D) Aurangzeb

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Elizabeth I (r. 1558–1603) was the last Tudor monarch and a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605).


Q :  

Abdul Qadir Badauni, Nakib Khan and Thaneshwar were in whose court?

(A) Akbar

(B) Jahangir

(C) Shah Jahan

(D) Aurangzeb

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Chera Dynasty ruled which states of India?

(A) Karnataka & Goa

(B) Kerala & Tamilanadu

(C) Keral & Karnataka

(D) Tamil & Andhra

Correct Answer : B

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