Q. Which dynasty initiated the dravidian style of architecture? (a) Pallavas (b) Cholas (c) Vijayanagar (d) Chalukyas of Kalyani Ans: (a) Pallavas Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Pallavas. The Pallava dynasty, which ruled parts of South India from the 3rd to the 9th century CE, initiated the Dravidian style of architecture. The Pallavas were […]
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Q. Lingayats are, (a) Worshippers of Shiva (b) Opposed to caste system (c) Opposed to social evils as child marriage (d) All the above Ans: (d) All the above
Q. The Palas patronized which form of Buddhism? (a) Hinayana (b) Mahayana (c) Sarvastavadin (d) All of these Ans: (b) All of these
Q. Which Rashtrakuta king composed the works ‘Kavirajamarga’, ‘Ratnamalika’ and ‘Passanotaramalika’? (a) Amoghavarsa I (b) Krishna I (c) Indra III (d) Krishna III Ans: (a) Amoghavarsa I Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Amoghavarsa I. Amoghavarsa I, a notable ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, composed the works ‘Kavirajamarga,’ ‘Ratnamalika,’ and ‘Passanotaramalika.’ He reigned from approximately
Q. Which Pratihara King patronized the well known poet Rajasekhara? (a) Mihirabhoja (b) Vatsaraja (c) Mahipala (d) Nagabhatta II Ans: (c) Mahipala
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Q. Who is considered as the greatest ruler of the Pratiharas? (a) Mahipala (b) Mahendrapala (c) Mihirabhoja (d) Nagbhatta II Ans: (c) Mihirabhoja Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Mihirabhoja. Mihirabhoja, also known as Bhoja or Mihira Bhoj, is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Pratihara dynasty. He ruled as the Gurjara-Pratihara king
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Q. The Palas, Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas fought for control over which citizenship? (a) Ujjain (b) Pataliputra (c) Kannauj (d) Kaushambi Ans: (c) Kannauj The correct answer is (c) Kannauj. Explanation: The Palas, Pratiharas, and Rashtrakutas were prominent dynasties in medieval India that vied for control over the city of Kannauj. Kannauj, located in present-day
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Q. Which of the following statements about the Chalukyas is incorrect? (a) The Chalukyas were brahmanical hindus. (b) The army of the Chalukyas consisted of a small standing army, but helped by feudal lords. (c) The Chalukyas developed the Deccan or Vesara style in the building of structural temples (d) The Buddhists and Jains were
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Q. Which changes did take place in early medieval period? (a) Extension of agriculture (b) Migration of forest dwellers (c) Emergence of peasants (d) All of the above Ans: (d) All of the above
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Q. Who established an independent Rashtrakutas dynasty? (a) Danti-durg (b) Prithviraja (c) Rajendra Chola (d) None of these Ans: (a) Danti-durg Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Danti-durg. Danti-durg, also known as Dantidurga, was the founder of the independent Rashtrakuta dynasty. He established the dynasty in the 8th century CE. Dantidurga rose to power as
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