Topic: Regional Kingdoms (14 Questions)

    Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?

    Consider the following fruits:

    • I.Papaya
    • II.Pineapple
    • III.Guava

    How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

    Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

    2023

    Consider the following dynasties:
    1. Hoysala
    2. Gahadavala
    3. Kakatiya
    4. Yadava
    How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

    2023

    Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

    2022

    In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:

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