June 2023

Q. Harsha had assumed the title (a) Parama-Bhagavata (b) Parama-Mahesvara (c) Parama-Saugata (d) Parama-Adityabhah Ans: (b) Parama-Mahesvara Explanation: Harsha had assumed the title Parama-Maheswara. An early copper plate grant of king Dantidurga 753 shows an image of god Shiva and the coins of his successor king Krishna I 768 bear the legend Parama-Maheshwara another name […]

Q. Kumardevi, the Queen of Govindachandra Gahadavala, constructed Dharmachakra-jina-vihar at (a) Bodhgaya (b) Kusinagar (c) Kanauj (d) Sarnath Ans: (d) Sarnath

Q. Which of the following sources provides a vivid description of Sindh? (a) Khazainul Futuh (b) Tarikh-i-Firoz-Shahi (c) Insha-i-mehru (d) Chachnamah Ans: (d) Chachnamah Explanation: The source that provides a vivid description of Sindh is (d) Chachnamah. The Chachnamah, also known as the Chach Nama or the Book of Chach, is a historical chronicle written

Q. Who among the following levied Turushka-danda? (a) Gahadavalas (b) Chandellas (c) Chahamanas (d) Shahis Ans: (a) Gahadavalas Explanation: The Gahadavalas levied Turushka-danda to control the activities of the Turks. The Turks were known for their military might, and they often posed a threat to the local rulers. By levying the tax, the Gahadavalas ensured

Q. Who among the following has been criticized by Kalhana for confiscating the temple treasure? (a) Avantivarman (b) Didda (c) Harsha  (d) Lalitaditya Ans: (c) Harsha

Q. Rajashekhara, the author of ‘Karpurmanjari’, was the teacher of (a) Mahendrapala I (b) Narsimhavarma II (c) Bhoja parmara (d) Yuvarajadeva II Ans: (a) Mahendrapala I Explanation: Rajashekhara, the author of ‘Karpuramanjari’ was the teacher of Mahendrapala I. Rajashekhara was an eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist and critic.

Q. Who among the following was the patron of the Kota school of painting? (a) Balawant Singh (b) Govardhan Singh (c) Savant Singh (d) Umed Singh Ans: (d) Umed Singh