Pre-Medieval Period (Part-I)

Total Questions: 34

11. Match List-I (Dynasty) with List-II (Capital) on the basis of codes : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

List-I	List-II
A. Pratihara	1. Tanjore
B. Chola	2. Anhilwada
C. Parmara	3. Dhara
D. Solanki	4. Kannauj

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	4	2	3	1
(b)	4	3	2	1
(c)	4	2	1	3
(d)	4	1	3	2

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:Nagbhatta-I is considered as the founder of Pratihara dynasty, but the actual founder of this dynasty was Vatssaraja. Mihirbhoja was the most prominent ruler of Pratihara Dynasty. The capital of Pratihars was Kannauj. Vijayalaya established the Chola empire in 9th century A.D. Tanjore (Tanjavur) was the capital of Cholas. The real founder of Parmara dynasty was Siyak-II and the capital of Parmars was dhara. Chalukyas were Agni Clan lineage, founded by Moolraja-I. The capital of Solankis was Anhilwada.

12. Consider the following pairs : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

King	Dynasty
1. Nannuka	Chandela
2. Jayashakti	Paramara
3. Nagabhta-II	Gurjara Pratihara
4. Bhoja	Rashtrakuta

How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

(a) Only one pairs
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs

Correct Answer: (b) Only two pairs

Solution:In the given options, Nannuka was founder of Chandela dynasty. Jayashakti was also ruler of Chandela dynasty. Nagabhata-II was ruler of Gurjara-Pratihara and Bhoja was a Parmar ruler.

13. The Gurjar-Pratiharas dynasty was founded by : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Nagabhtta-I
(b) Vatsraj
(c) Harshvardhana
(d) Mihir Bhoja

Correct Answer: (a) Nagabhtta-I

Solution:Pratihara dynasty was the most famous dynasty of Rajputs of 'Agni' clan. It is also known as Gurjar-Pratihar Dynasty because of its link with Gurjars. Gurjars were first mentioned in the Aihole inscription of Pulkeshin-II as well as in Harshacharita of Banabhatta. Nagabhatta-I (730-756 AD) was the founder of this dynasty. He destroyed the army of Maleksha ruler, and thus, he also saved western India from the Arab's invasion. It's mentioned Gwalior inscription.

14. Which were the three dynastties who were engaged in a Tripartite struggle for Kannauj ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

1. Chola

2. Pala

3. Gurjara

4. Rashtrakuta

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 1, 2, 4
(c) 2, 3, 4
(d) 1, 3, 4

Correct Answer: (c) 2, 3, 4

Solution:After the death of Harsha, Kannauj was the centre of attraction for various powerful dynasties. It was compared with Magadha during the Gupta period. In order to control the territory, Pala, Gurjar Pratihara and Rashtrakuta started a tripartite struggle, which has been described as a most important event in the history of North India during the 8-9 century. Finally, Pratihars came out as the winner.

15. Who among the following was not a part of tripartitle struggle ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Pratiharas
(b) Palas
(c) Rastrakutas
(d) Cholas

Correct Answer: (d) Cholas

16. Mahodaya is an old name of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Allahabad
(b) Khajurao
(c) Kannauj
(d) Patna

Correct Answer: (c) Kannauj

Solution:Mahodaya is an old name of Kannauj. Pratihara dynasty made Kanauj (Kanyakubja) it's the capital city. They ruled during 8th-11th Century A.D. The Pratiharas were also renamed as Gurjara Pratiharas.

17. Which of the following was known as 'Nagar Mahoday Shri' ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Mahoba
(b) Kampilya
(c) Mathura
(d) Kannauj

Correct Answer: (d) Kannauj

Solution:Kannauj is an ancient city whose ancient name was Mahodaya Shri and Mahodaya during the regime of Mihir Bhoj.

18. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Early Medieval Cities of Uttar Pradesh	Present Status
(a) Koil	Aligarh
(b) Mahotsav Nagar	Mahoba
(c) Mahoday Shree	Kannauj
(d) Jaijakbhukti	Kaushambi

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:Correct match is as follows -

Early Medieval Cities of Uttar Pradesh	Present Status
A. Koil	Aligarh
B. Mahotsav Nagar	Mahoba
C. Mahoday Shree	Kannauj
D. Jaijakbhukti	Bundelkhand

19. Which among the following Rashtrakuta King defeated Pratihara ruler Nagabhatta-II ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Dhruva
(b) Govind-III
(c) Indra-III
(d) Krishna-III

Correct Answer: (b) Govind-III

Solution:Govind-III was successor of Rashtrakuta king Dhruva. After consolidating his position in South India, he attacked on North India campaign he attacked Gurjar-Pratihara ruler Nagabhatta-II and defeated him. Sanjan and Radhanpur copper plate inscription mentions his victory.

20. Who among the following granted financial aid for the restoration of a demolished mosque in Khambhat : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre), R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Chamundaraya
(b) Jayasimha Siddharaja
(c) Kumarapala
(d) Mahipaladeva

Correct Answer: (b) Jayasimha Siddharaja

Solution:Chalukya king Jayasimha Siddharaj was a tolerant religious King. Muslim author Muhammad aufi wrote that he granted financial aid of 1 lakh Balom (currency) for the restoration of a demolished mosque in Khambhat.

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