Medieval Dynasties: Rashtrakuta, Pallava & Ancient Writers
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Q1.
Who established the Pala dynasty in Bengal around 750-770 CE?
Dharmapala
Gopala
Devapala
Mahipala
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Answer: B. Gopala
Gopala established the Pala dynasty in Bengal around 750-770 CE. He was chosen by the people to rule, which was a unique democratic process in ancient India.
Q2.
Which ancient text written by Kalhana describes the dynasties of Kashmir?
Rajatarangini
Harshacharita
Kadambari
Ratnavali
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Answer: A. Rajatarangini
Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana, describes the dynasties of Kashmir including Karkota, Utpala, and Lohara dynasties, as well as the 36 Rajput clans.
Q3.
After the decline of Harshavardhan's empire, what emerged in North India?
Central authority
Regional powers
Foreign invasions
Religious movements
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Answer: B. Regional powers
After Harshavardhan's empire declined, regional powers emerged in North India, leading to the rise of various dynasties like Palas, Pratiharas, and Chauhans.
Q4.
Which dynasties ruled Kashmir according to Rajatarangini?
Karkota, Utpala, Lohara
Pala, Sen, Pratihara
Chauhan, Paramara, Chandela
Rashtrakuta, Pallava, Chola
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Answer: A. Karkota, Utpala, Lohara
According to Rajatarangini by Kalhana, the Karkota, Utpala, and Lohara dynasties ruled Kashmir during the medieval period.
Q5.
How many Rajput clans are mentioned in ancient texts?
24
32
36
40
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Answer: C. 36
Ancient texts, particularly Rajatarangini, mention 36 Rajput clans that played important roles in medieval Indian politics.
Q6.
Which major dynasties emerged in North India after Harsha's decline?
Pala, Sen, Gurjara-Pratihara, Chauhan
Chola, Pandya, Chera, Pallava
Mughal, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara
Maratha, Sikh, Ahom, Mysore
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Answer: A. Pala, Sen, Gurjara-Pratihara, Chauhan
After Harsha's decline, the Pala, Sen, Gurjara-Pratihara, and Chauhan dynasties emerged as major powers in North India.
Q7.
In which region did the Pala dynasty establish their rule?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Bengal
Kashmir
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Answer: C. Bengal
The Pala dynasty established their rule in Bengal around 750-770 CE, with Gopala as the founding ruler chosen by the people.
Q8.
What was unique about Gopala's rise to power in the Pala dynasty?
He conquered through war
He was chosen by the people
He inherited the throne
He was appointed by a foreign ruler
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Answer: B. He was chosen by the people
Gopala's rise to power was unique because he was chosen by the people, representing an early form of democratic selection in ancient India.
Q9.
Which type of source is Rajatarangini?
Archaeological source
Buddhist text
Numismatic evidence
Epigraphic source
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Answer: B. Buddhist text
Rajatarangini is described as a Buddhist text (बौद्ध ग्रंथ) written by Kalhana that provides historical information about Kashmir dynasties.
Q10.
What period marks the beginning of regional powers in North India after central authority declined?
Post-Harsha period
Gupta period
Mauryan period
Kushan period
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Answer: A. Post-Harsha period
The post-Harsha period (हर्षोत्तर काल) marks the beginning of regional powers in North India after the decline of Harshavardhan's centralized empire.
