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Quiz about Kings of India
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Kings of India Trivia Quiz


Ten Kings, One Group Discussion (GD) - The topic, "Improving Communal Relations in India."

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
ace_sodium
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
130,927
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Speaker No 1: "Communal relations can only be improved by making laws which follow the dhamma. All religions, their views and goals, must be taken consideration when one formulates a law. These laws or rules of dhamma must be communicated to the public through edicts and pillars. Personally I am a Buddhist."


Which of the following kings is most likely to be Speaker No: 1?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Speaker No 2: "You can never maintain peace by promoting a secular view; one must kill all the infidels. That means there will be only one religion in this country - thus ensuring NO communal violence in this country. If I could imprison my father, hunt down my brother - then would the idol worshippers of India be left alone?"


Which of these rulers is most probably Speaker No: 2?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Speaker No 3: "Unlike other emperors of my dynasty, I took a more liberal view towards religion. To maintain peace, one must allow all religions, which emphasize on good values, to flourish! Personally I would like all my subjects to follow "Din-i-illahi" - a religion which I created myself. Some of my favourite ministers were Hindus like Birbal."


Which of these emperors is most likely to be Speaker No: 3?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Speaker No 4: "Well, I never had any communal problems during my reign - I was one of the famous kings of an era called 'The Golden Age of India'. Well, I was a staunch Hindu and that can be verified by the coins I issued. I was known in places as far flung as Java! I used to perform the 'Ashwamedha Yagna' many a time. I was quite tolerant of various religions (besides Hinduism) that existed at my time."


Who is Speaker No: 4?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Speaker No 5: "Personally I became a ruler in tumultuous times yet I maintained my dignity and never bowed down to the foreign rulers. I was considered one of the greatest Hindu rulers and that too, at a time when the Mughal Empire was at its peak. For me, maintaining justice and treating my subjects equally was more important than any religion!"


Which of these kings is most likely to be Speaker No: 5?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Speaker No 6: "Communal problems were never a problem for me; I must say that I was quite lucky that I had a wily minister by the name of Chanakya (or Kautaliya) to help me in this! I founded a great empire."


Who is Speaker No: 6?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Speaker No 7: "During my times, both the Moslems and the Hindus were united in their opposition to the British rule. Though I wielded no power as such, I was still considered by my countrymen as the leader of 'First War of Indian Independence'. Like many others, I was let down by a treacherous backstabber in my court! To improve communal relations, I believed that there must be a common cause that binds the religions together!"


Who is Speaker No: 7?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Speaker No 8: "I may be one of the lesser members of this panel but my achievements in promoting communal peace speaks for itself. My empire extended from the Hindukush to parts of present-day India. The coins I issued depicted pictures of Greek, Roman, Persian, Hindu and Buddhist Gods. I was instrumental in the spreading of Buddhism to many parts of the world including Central Asia and China."


Who is the speaker No: 8?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Speaker No 9: "Though I was an ardent follower of Islam, I was quite secular and promoted other religions especially Hinduism. I followed the path laid down by my father Hyder Ali. I believe that learning about religions and its tenets was important to discovering one's faith. Military-wise also, I was no muck - I was called 'The Tiger of Mysore'."


Who is Speaker No: 9?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Speaker No 10: "A Hindu king, I actually patronised other religions notably Buddhism. In 643 A.D, I convened a special religious assembly which was attended by scholars from a number of religions. I even sent a Buddhist ambassador to the then Chinese king. I am from the Thaneshwar kingdom."


Who is our last speaker for the day?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Speaker No 1: "Communal relations can only be improved by making laws which follow the dhamma. All religions, their views and goals, must be taken consideration when one formulates a law. These laws or rules of dhamma must be communicated to the public through edicts and pillars. Personally I am a Buddhist."
Which of the following kings is most likely to be Speaker No: 1?


Answer: Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty)

Ashoka is considered as one of the greatest kings of India. The third king from the Maurya dynasty, he was (at first) quite tyrannical and a power maniac. It all changed after his war against Kalinga (Present day Orissa state of India). The massive destruction of the war made him change his outlook towards life - he embraced Buddhism and spread the message of peace and love to many far out countries like Syria, Far East, Sri Lanka etc. 'Dhamma' is the Prakit word for 'dharma'.
2. Speaker No 2: "You can never maintain peace by promoting a secular view; one must kill all the infidels. That means there will be only one religion in this country - thus ensuring NO communal violence in this country. If I could imprison my father, hunt down my brother - then would the idol worshippers of India be left alone?"
Which of these rulers is most probably Speaker No: 2?


Answer: Aurangazeb (Mughal Dynasty)

Aurangazeb was the last of the 'renowned' and powerful Mughal emperors. He imprisoned his father Shah Jahan (who, incidentally, was kept in a cell from where he could view his 'creation' - the Taj Mahal), killed his brother Dara (and many others). He was also responsible for the murder of thousands of Hindus and Sikhs.
3. Speaker No 3: "Unlike other emperors of my dynasty, I took a more liberal view towards religion. To maintain peace, one must allow all religions, which emphasize on good values, to flourish! Personally I would like all my subjects to follow "Din-i-illahi" - a religion which I created myself. Some of my favourite ministers were Hindus like Birbal."
Which of these emperors is most likely to be Speaker No: 3?


Answer: Akbar (Mughal Dynasty)

Akbar was the most tolerant of all Mughal emperors - his religion 'Din-i-illahi' was based on various points taken from Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity etc.
He became a king at a very young age. He also had some very famous courtiers like Birbal (Witty minister), Tansen (Musician) etc.
4. Speaker No 4: "Well, I never had any communal problems during my reign - I was one of the famous kings of an era called 'The Golden Age of India'. Well, I was a staunch Hindu and that can be verified by the coins I issued. I was known in places as far flung as Java! I used to perform the 'Ashwamedha Yagna' many a time. I was quite tolerant of various religions (besides Hinduism) that existed at my time."
Who is Speaker No: 4?


Answer: Samundragupta (Gupta Dynasty)

Samundragupta (335 - 380 A.D.) was one of the greatest rulers of the Gupta Dynasty (also called the Golden Age). His coins had the portrait of Goddess (of wealth) Laxmi.
5. Speaker No 5: "Personally I became a ruler in tumultuous times yet I maintained my dignity and never bowed down to the foreign rulers. I was considered one of the greatest Hindu rulers and that too, at a time when the Mughal Empire was at its peak. For me, maintaining justice and treating my subjects equally was more important than any religion!"
Which of these kings is most likely to be Speaker No: 5?


Answer: Shivaji (Maratha Dynasty)

Shivaji was known as a fearless leader who fought the Mughal Empire under Aurangazeb. He was quite renowned for his valour and cunning mind! More information on him can be accessed at http://www.freeindia.org/biographies/greatlkings/shivaji/
6. Speaker No 6: "Communal problems were never a problem for me; I must say that I was quite lucky that I had a wily minister by the name of Chanakya (or Kautaliya) to help me in this! I founded a great empire."
Who is Speaker No: 6?


Answer: Chandragupta (Maurya Dynasty)

Chandragupta, with the help of Chanakya, overthrew the Naga Empire and founded the Maurya Empire (with its capital at Patliputra or present day Patna). Chanakya's book on governance, 'Arthashastra' is still considered by many as one of the definitive guides to effective administration.
7. Speaker No 7: "During my times, both the Moslems and the Hindus were united in their opposition to the British rule. Though I wielded no power as such, I was still considered by my countrymen as the leader of 'First War of Indian Independence'. Like many others, I was let down by a treacherous backstabber in my court! To improve communal relations, I believed that there must be a common cause that binds the religions together!"
Who is Speaker No: 7?


Answer: Bahadur Shah Zafar (Mughal Dynasty)

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last of the name-sake Mughal Emperors. During the 1857 War of Independence (also called 'the Sepoy's Mutiny'), he was declared the leader of the Indian forces. He was subsequently captured by the British and exiled to Rangoon (now Yangoon) where he died in 1862.
8. Speaker No 8: "I may be one of the lesser members of this panel but my achievements in promoting communal peace speaks for itself. My empire extended from the Hindukush to parts of present-day India. The coins I issued depicted pictures of Greek, Roman, Persian, Hindu and Buddhist Gods. I was instrumental in the spreading of Buddhism to many parts of the world including Central Asia and China."
Who is the speaker No: 8?


Answer: Kaniska I (Kushan Dynasty)

A brief insight into the tolerance of the Kushan dynasty can be viewed at http://www.sabawoon.com/afghanpedia/Dynasty.Kushan.shtm
9. Speaker No 9: "Though I was an ardent follower of Islam, I was quite secular and promoted other religions especially Hinduism. I followed the path laid down by my father Hyder Ali. I believe that learning about religions and its tenets was important to discovering one's faith. Military-wise also, I was no muck - I was called 'The Tiger of Mysore'."
Who is Speaker No: 9?


Answer: Tipu Sultan

Tipu Sultan had many Hindu officers in his military and civil administration.
'The Quran requires you to say to people of scripture: We believe in that which has been revealed into us and revealed unto you; our God and your God is one and unto him we surrender. We hold this God-given law dear to our heart, based as it is on human dignity; reason and brotherhood of man. With reverence we have also read the Vedas of the Hindus. They proclaim their faith in universal unity and express the belief that God is one although He bears many names.' (Tipu Sultan).
10. Speaker No 10: "A Hindu king, I actually patronised other religions notably Buddhism. In 643 A.D, I convened a special religious assembly which was attended by scholars from a number of religions. I even sent a Buddhist ambassador to the then Chinese king. I am from the Thaneshwar kingdom."
Who is our last speaker for the day?


Answer: Harsha Vardhana

A brief history of Harsha's life can be found out at http://www.punjabstate.com/history/alexander_harshavardhan.shtml

So here ends the great discussion amongst the kings - some tyrants, some indifferent, some secularists!
Source: Author ace_sodium

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