History & Heritage — Set 9
MP GK · इतिहास और विरासत · Questions 81–84 of 84
Mahakaaleshwar temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is in which city of Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer: C. Ujjain
Mahakaleshwar temple is in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, and it houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. The temple is unique as it is the only southward-facing (Dakshinamukhi) Jyotirlinga. The city of Ujjain is considered sacred and is one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism (Sapta Puri), hosting the Simhastha Kumbh Mela every 12 years.
Which Madhya Pradesh fort was the site of a famous 1857 uprising led by Rani Lakshmibai?
Correct Answer: A. Gwalior Fort
Gwalior Fort was the site of the final stand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi during the 1857 uprising against British rule. She died near the fort in June 1858 while fighting British forces. The fort is one of the most historically significant in India and also held strategic importance for both the Mughals and the British.
The Paramara dynasty, known for promoting Sanskrit learning, had their capital at which city in Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Dhar
The Paramara dynasty had their capital at Dhar (Dhara Nagari) in Madhya Pradesh. The most famous Paramara ruler was Raja Bhoj (1000-1055 AD), who was a great patron of arts, architecture, and Sanskrit literature. He founded the Bhojpur temple and the city of Bhopal is said to have been founded by him.
Chandela dynasty king Dhanga built the famous Vishvanatha temple at Khajuraho in which century?
Correct Answer: B. 10th century
The Vishvanatha temple at Khajuraho was built by Chandela king Dhanga around 999-1002 AD, which falls in the 10th-11th century. It is one of the most ornate temples in the Khajuraho complex and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple inscription mentions that Dhanga performed rituals at this temple and it showcases the peak of Chandela art and architecture.