Early Medieval Period MCQ: Founding of the Pala, Rashtrakuta & Chola Dynasties

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1. Q1.Who was the founder of the Pala dynasty?

   • A.Dharmapala
   • B.Devapala
   • C.Gopala✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Ramapala

   Explanation: According to the text, Gopala was the founder of the 'Pala Dynasty'. He was elected the king of Bengal.

2. Q2.Which ruler established the Vikramshila University?

   • A.Gopala
   • B.Dharmapala✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Devapala
   • D.Mahipala

   Explanation: Vikramshila Mahavihara was established by the Pala King Dharmapala (770-810 AD).

3. Q3.Who is the author of 'Prithviraj Raso'?

   • A.Jayanaka
   • B.Chand Bardai✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Alberuni
   • D.Firdausi

   Explanation: The author of 'Prithviraj Raso' is Chand Bardai. It describes the struggle between Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammad Ghori.

4. Q4.In which year did the first Battle of Tarain take place?

   • A.1191 AD✓ Correct Answer
   • B.1192 AD
   • C.1194 AD
   • D.1178 AD

   Explanation: Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Mohammad Ghori in the 1st Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD.

5. Q5.Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of which region?

   • A.Malwa
   • B.Bundelkhand✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Rohilkhand
   • D.Vidarbha

   Explanation: Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of Bundelkhand. It was named after Jay Singh or Jeja.

6. Q6.Who was the founder of the Chola Empire in the 9th century?

   • A.Rajaraja I
   • B.Rajendra I
   • C.Vijayalaya✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Parantaka I

   Explanation: Vijayalaya (850-871 AD) established the Chola Empire in Southern India.

7. Q7.Which Chola ruler assumed the title of 'Gangaikonda'?

   • A.Rajaraja I
   • B.Rajendra I✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Kulottunga I
   • D.Vijayalaya

   Explanation: Rajendra I adopted the title of 'Gangaikonda' and founded a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

8. Q8.Who wrote the famous legal text 'Mitakshara'?

   • A.Jimutvahana
   • B.Vigyaneshwara✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Hemadri
   • D.Kalhana

   Explanation: Vigyaneshwara wrote 'Mitakshara', which is a famous text on Hindu law.

9. Q9.Who founded the city of Dhillika (Delhi)?

   • A.Prithviraj Chauhan
   • B.Anangpal Tomar✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mahipala
   • D.Jayachandra

   Explanation: Anangpal Tomar Rajput (Tomar dynasty) founded the city of Dhillika (modern Delhi) in 736 AD.

10. Q10.Who wrote the book 'Samarangana Sutradhara'?

    • A.Vigyaneshwara
    • B.King Bhoj✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Hemchandra
    • D.Jaydev

    Explanation: The popular book 'Samarangana Sutradhara' written by Parmara King Bhoj was based on Architecture.

11. Q11.Alha and Udal were related to which place?

    • A.Chanderi
    • B.Vidisha
    • C.Mahoba✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Panna

    Explanation: Alha and Udal were related to Mahoba. They were commandants of the Chandel King Parmardev.

12. Q12.Who founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

    • A.Krishna I
    • B.Dantidurga✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Govind III
    • D.Amoghavarsha

    Explanation: The Rashtrakuta dynasty was established in 736 AD by Dantidurga. He made Manyakheta his capital.

13. Q13.Which ruler built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora?

    • A.Dantidurga
    • B.Krishna I✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Amoghavarsha
    • D.Indra III

    Explanation: Kailasa Temple of Ellora is an example of rock-cut architecture built by Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna-I.

14. Q14.Who was the court historian of Mahmud of Ghazni?

    • A.Alberuni
    • B.Firdausi
    • C.Utbi✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Chand Bardai

    Explanation: Utbi was the court historian of Mahmud of Ghazni, and he wrote Kitab-ud-Yamini.

15. Q15.Which scholar wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?

    • A.Shahnama
    • B.Alberuni✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Rehla
    • D.Padmavat

    Explanation: Alberuni accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind' (Tahqiq-i-Hind).

16. Q16.In which battle did Muhammad Ghori defeat Jayachandra?

    • A.Battle of Tarain (1191)
    • B.Battle of Tarain (1192)
    • C.Battle of Chandawar (1193)
    • D.Battle of Chandawar (1194)✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Muhammad Ghori defeated Jayachandra in the Battle of Chandawar in 1194 AD.

17. Q17.Who wrote 'Karpurmanjari'?

    • A.Kalhana
    • B.Bilhana
    • C.Rajashekhara✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Bhavabhuti

    Explanation: Rajashekhara was the courtier scholar of Gurjara-Pratihara kings and compiled texts like Karpurmanjari.

18. Q18.Motupalli was a famous seaport of which kingdom?

    • A.Chola
    • B.Pandya
    • C.Kakatiya✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Hoysala

    Explanation: Motupalli was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom, visited by Marco Polo.

19. Q19.Who defeated Emperor Harsha on the banks of Narmada?

    • A.Pulakeshin I
    • B.Pulakeshin II✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Kirtivarman
    • D.Vikramaditya

    Explanation: Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada River by Pulakeshin-II.

20. Q20.Which queen constructed the Dharma-Chakra-Jaina Vihara at Sarnath?

    • A.Didda
    • B.Kumaradevi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Prabhavati Gupta
    • D.Rajyashri

    Explanation: Kumaradevi, a queen of Govind Chandra Gahadavala, constructed Dharma-Chakra-Jaina Vihara at Sarnath.