Indian History and World History (Part-8)

Post Gupta Period

Total Questions: 43

41. Who among the following was a ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 12.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Dhruva
Solution:

Dhruva (780-793 CE) was a ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty from the given options.

Major Rulers of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty

RulerReign (Approx.)Key Contributions
Dantidurgac. 735–756 CEFounder of the dynasty; defeated Chalukyas; established control over Deccan
Krishna Ic. 756–774 CEBuilt the famous Kailasa Temple at Ellora
Govinda IIc. 774–780 CEShort reign; faced internal challenges
Dhruva Dharavarshac. 780–793 CEStrengthened the empire; defeated North Indian rulers like Gurjara-Pratihara and Palas
Govinda IIIc. 793–814 CEPowerful ruler; extended empire to North and South India
Amoghavarsha Ic. 814–878 CELong and peaceful reign (64 years); great patron of Kannada and Sanskrit literature; wrote "Kavirajamarga"
Krishna IIc. 878–914 CEFought with Eastern Chalukyas and other southern rulers
Indra IIIc. 914–928 CEStrong ruler; captured Kannauj briefly
Krishna IIIc. 939–967 CELast great Rashtrakuta ruler; defeated Cholas and captured Kanchi
Karka IIc. 972–985 CELast ruler; overthrown by Tailapa II of the Later Chalukyas, leading to the fall of the dynasty

42. Mihira Bhoja was the ruler of ______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Pratihara
Solution:

Mihir Bhoja (836-885 AD) was the greatest and most majestic ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty. A devotee of Vaishnava religion,

Bhoja assumed titles like ‘Adivaraha’ and ‘Prabhas’, which are also inscribed on the silver ‘Dramma’ coins minted by him.

43. ______ rulers had established their religious capital at Khajuraho. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Chandel
Solution:

The Chandela rulers founded their capital at Khajuraho. Khajuraho has a large number of Hindu temples and Jain temples.

The famous Kandariya Mahadev Temple is located at Khajuraho.