Telangana - Study Mode

[#31] Who ruled Devarakonda?
Correct Answer

(A) Maada Naidu

Explanation

Solution: The territory of Devarakonda was developed by the Padma Nayaka Velama rulers. The fortress was controlled by the ruling family from 1287 AD to 1482 AD. Then the fort was ruled by Maada Naidu who was the 8 th king among the Padma Nayaka rulers. He was a great warrior and an educationist apart from being a kind ruler.

[#32] Who ruled Nalgonda district?
Correct Answer

(C) Asaf Jahis

Explanation

Solution: This district, like the other districts of Telangana, was controlled by Asaf Jahis, and remained under their rule for nearly two hundred and twenty-five years.

[#33] Who ruled Telangana after Kakatiyas?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Prataparudra was defeated by Malik Kafur in 1323, the Kakatiya kingdom was again fragmented with local governors declaring independence and for about 150 years Telangana was again under different rulers like Musunuri Nayakas, Padmanayakas, Kalinga Gangas, Gajapatis, and Bahmanis.

[#34] Who started "Bhagya Nagar Patrika"?
Correct Answer

(C) Bhagya Reddy Verma

Explanation

Solution: Bhagya Reddy Varma (22 nd May 1888 – 18 th Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer, activist, and businessman. He fought against untouchability in the Hyderabad State.

[#35] Who started the construction of Qutub Minar?
Correct Answer

(A) Qutab-ud-din Aibak

Explanation

Solution: Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1198 and completed by his successor Iltutmish in 1215, although the two upper tiers were rebuilt at later dates. The chief material used is red sandstone.