Chapter VI — The Oinavāras

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Q1. Chapter VI is titled:

Explanation: The contents name Chapter VI as The Oinavāras.

Q2. The Oinavāra period covers approximately:

Explanation: The contents give circa 1353–1526 A.D.

Q3. What is the first topic under the Oinavāras?

Explanation: The chapter begins with their origin.

Q4. Which ruler is listed first in the Oinavāra sequence?

Explanation: Kāmeśvara Ṭhākura appears first.

Q5. Who follows Kāmeśvara Ṭhākura in the contents?

Explanation: Bhogīśvara Ṭhākura is listed after Kāmeśvara.

Q6. Which ruler comes after Bhogīśvara Ṭhākura?

Explanation: Gaṇeśvara Ṭhākura is in the sequence.

Q7. Which ruler is linked with the poet Vidyāpati in common Mithilā tradition and is listed in this chapter?

Explanation: Kīrti Siṃha is an Oinavāra ruler; Vidyāpati’s Kīrtilatā is associated with this period.

Q8. Which ruler follows Kīrti Siṃha in the contents?

Explanation: Bhavasimha Deva is listed after Kīrti Siṃha.

Q9. Which ruler follows Bhavasimha Deva?

Explanation: Devasimha follows Bhavasimha Deva.

Q10. Which important Oinavāra ruler is listed after Devasimha?

Explanation: Śivasiṃha is an important ruler of this period.

Q11. Which later ruler is listed after Padmasiṃha?

Explanation: The contents list Padmasiṃha followed by Viśvāsa Deva.

Q12. Which ruler is listed after Viśvāsa Deva?

Explanation: The Oinavāra list includes a Harisiṃhadeva distinct in context from the earlier Karnata Harisiṃhadeva.

Q13. Which rulers appear near the end of the sequence?

Explanation: These are named in the final part of the Oinavāra list.

Q14. What does “The Later Oinavāras” indicate?

Explanation: The later section covers the end of Oinavāra rule.

Q15. Which chapter immediately follows the Oinavāras?

Explanation: Chapter VII examines society and culture during the medieval period.

Q16. What form of history is Chapter VI mainly?

Explanation: It traces rulers and succession of the Oinavāra line.

Q17. The Oinavāras are described in the preface as:

Explanation: The preface calls Chapter VI the age of the Oinavāra Brāhmaṇa-kings.

Q18. Which literary-cultural name is especially associated with this era?

Explanation: The chapter’s period is the context for Vidyāpati and medieval Maithili culture.

Q19. What is the chronological place of the Oinavāras?

Explanation: The book places them between the Karnatas and the Muslim conquest.

Q20. Best summary of Chapter VI:

Explanation: The contents list origin and a long succession of Oinavāra rulers.

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