Indian History and World History (Part-8)

Post Gupta Period

Total Questions: 43

31. After which of the following centuries, did the practice of donating land in South India go a long way? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 6.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

(a) Fifth century
(b) Sixth century
(c) Eighth century
(d) Ninth century

Correct Answer: (c) Eighth century

Solution:The practice of granting land in donation was in full swing in South India from the eighth century onwards. As a result of the decline of urban life, the economy became mainly dependent on land and agriculture. Along with the land donation, the income accruing from the village land was also handed over to the grantee of land. Feudalism developed due to this land donation and paved the way for the foreign invasion of India.

32. The capital of which empire was NOT in South India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Pala
(b) Chera
(c) Chola
(d) Pallava

Correct Answer: (a) Pala

Solution:The capital of the Pala dynasty was not in South India. The capital of the Pala dynasty was Bengal, while the capital of the other dynasty mentioned in the options was located in South India. The capital of the Chera dynasty was Vanji, the capital of the Chola dynasty was Tanjore and the capital of the Pallava dynasty was Kanchi.

33. Who founded the city of Delhi? [C.P.O. S.I. 5.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Khilji
(b) Lodi
(c) Tomar
(d) Tughlaq

Correct Answer: (c) Tomar

Solution:The capital of Delhi was first established by the king, Anangapala, of Tomara Dynasty. Tomara Dynasty was one of the early medieval dynasties of northern India.

34. Who was the father of Prithviraj Chauhan? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jeet Chauhan
(b) Hayat Chauhan
(c) Someshwar Chauhan
(d) Trilok Chauhan

Correct Answer: (c) Someshwar Chauhan

Solution:After Someshwar Chauhan, his son Prithviraj became the most famous ruler of the Chauhan dynasty. He was also known as ‘Prithviraj III’. He has been called ‘Raipithora’ in the legends. The famous poet Chandbardai resided in royal assembly and composed the epic Prithviraj Raso.

35. Prithviraj Chauhan married ______. She was the daughter of his enemy Jaichandra Gahadwal. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 9.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Krishnavati
(b) Purvavati
(c) Samyukta
(d) Saumyavati

Correct Answer: (c) Samyukta

Solution:Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj-III) became the most famous ruler of the Chauhan dynasty. According to Prithviraj Raso, Prithviraj Chauhan married Sanyogita, the daughter of his rival Gahadwal King Jayachandra. Samyukta, sometimes known as Sanyogita or Sanyukta. After this marriage, the relations between the two kingdoms became extremely hostile.

36. Who among the following was the best-known Chahamana ruler? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 02.12.2022 (Shift-IV)]

(a) Prithviraja III
(b) Vigraharaja II
(c) Prithviraja I
(d) Vasudeva

Correct Answer: (a) Prithviraja III

Solution:Prithviraja III also known as Prithviraj Chauhan was one of the most popular kings from the Chahamana dynasty. He had achieved great military success. He ruled over the areas around Delhi and Ajmer and had won against the Sultan Muhammad Ghori.

37. Yashovigraha, Mahichandra and Chandradeva were the first three rulers of- [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 24.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Gahadavala
(b) Chauhans
(c) Wadiyar
(d) Maratha

Correct Answer: (a) Gahadavala

Solution:Yashovigraha, Mahichandra and Chandradeva were the first three rulers of the Gahadavala dynasty.

38. Who among the following established the Rashtrakuta Kingdom? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ashoka
(b) Krishna I
(c) Amoghavarsha
(d) Dantidurga

Correct Answer: (d) Dantidurga

Solution:The founder of the Rashtrakuta kingdom was Dantivarman, who defeated the Chalukya ruler Kirtivarman in the middle of the eighth century to found the Rashtrakuta kingdom. Dantidurga made his capital at 'Manyakhet' or Malkhet.

39. Who among the following was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.07.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) Dhruva
(b) Dantidurga
(c) Govinda III
(d) Amoghavarsha

Correct Answer: (b) Dantidurga

Solution:

The founder of the Rashtrakuta kingdom was Dantivarman or Dantidurga, who defeated the Chalukya ruler Kirtivarman in the middle of the eighth century to found the Rashtrakuta kingdom. Dantidurga made his capital at ‘Manyakhet’ or Malkhed.

40. Dantidurga, who set up his capital at Malkhed was a ______ ruler. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Rashtrakuta
(b) Pala
(c) Pratihara
(d) Satavahana

Correct Answer: (a) Rashtrakuta