History • Medieval IndiaHard
Which Kalachuri ruler of Ratanpur is credited in epigraphic records with constructing the famous Mahamaya Temple and expanding the fortress city of Ratanpur in the eleventh century CE?
A. Jajalladeva I
B. Ratnaraja I✓ Correct Answer
C. Prithvideva I
D. Kharparadeva
💡 Solution & Explanation
King Ratnaraja I, who succeeded King Kalingaraja, founded the city of Ratnapura, modern Ratanpur, and constructed the initial fortifications along with temples dedicated to Mahamaya. His descendant Jajalladeva I further consolidated the kingdom by minting gold coins and defeating neighboring rulers. Ratanpur remained the premier political and cultural nucleus of medieval Chhattisgarh for centuries.
More History Medieval India questions
- In the administrative hierarchy of the Mughal Empire, the designation 'Mir Samad' or 'Khan-i-Saman' referred…
- Which of the following architectural styles developed under the patronage of the Later Cholas is…
- Who among the following was the founder of the independent Sultanate of Madurai in the 14th century following…
- Match the following medieval travelers with the respective regional kingdoms they visited: 1. Athanasius…
- Which of the following medieval message poems (Sandesa Kavya), composed in the 14th century, provides…