Pre-Medieval Period (Part-II)

11. Which of the following Rajput dynasties founded the city of Dhilika (Delhi) in the eight century ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Parmara dynasty
(b) Solanki dynasty
(c) Tomar dynasty
(d) Chauhan dynasty

Correct Answer: (c) Tomar dynasty

Solution:Anangpal Tomar Rajput (Tomar dynasty), originally feudatories of the Gurjar-Pratiharas, founded the city of Dhilika (modern Delhi).

12. Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Baghelkhand
(b) Bundelkhand
(c) Malwa
(d) Viddarbha

Correct Answer: (b) Bundelkhand

Solution:Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of Bundelkhand. This region was named over Jay Shakti or Jeja/Jejak, grandson of Nannuk (founder Chandel King).

13. Dangdev was the ruler of which dynasty ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Chandelas of Jejakabhukti
(b) Parmar of Malwa
(c) Kalchuri of Mahishmati
(d) Kalchuri of Tripuri

Correct Answer: (a) Chandelas of Jejakabhukti

Solution:Dhangdev, also known as Dhanga, was a king of the Chandel dynasty of Jejakbhukti. He built Kandariya Mahadev temple. Dhanga attained Moksha by abandoning his body in waters of Ganga and Yamuna at Sangam, Prayag.

14. Arrange the names of the following rulers in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

1. Vidyadhara

2. Dhanga

3. Yashoverma

4. Keertiverma

Codes :

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

Correct Answer: (a) 3, 2, 1, 4

Solution:The correct chronological order of these rulers is Yashoverma (930-950 AD). Dhanga (950-1002 AD), Vidyadhara (1019-1029 AD) and Keertiverma (1060-1100 AD).

15. Who among the following built "Tribhuvan Narayan Temple" of chittour ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Rana Pratap
(b) Raja Dhang
(c) Parmar Raja Bhoj
(d) Prithviraj Chauhan

Correct Answer: (c) Parmar Raja Bhoj

Solution:The Samidheshwar temple was built by Parmar Raja Bhoj of Malwa. This temple is also known by the name of Tribhuvan Narayan temple and Bhoj Jagri. Three face idol of Lord Shiva is placed inside temple which is very similar to the main idol of Lord Shiva of Elephanta cave of Mumbai.

16. Pundravardhan Bhukti was located in : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) North Bengal
(b) Bihar
(c) Odisha
(d) Assam

Correct Answer: (a) North Bengal

Solution:Pundravardhan Bhukti was located in the region of North Bengal in ancient times. Its territory was expanded to northern Bihar during the era of Pala, Chandra and Sena dynsaty.

17. Who was the founder of Pala dynasty ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Dharmapala
(b) Deopala
(c) Goplala
(d) Ramapala

Correct Answer: (c) Goplala

Solution:According to Tibetan historian Lama Taranath, Gopala, the founder of the Pala dynasty was born near 'Pundravardhana' and he was elected the king of Bengal.

18. In which among the following state 'Odantipur' Education Centre was situated ? [60ᵗʰ to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Bihar

Solution:Odantipur that was also known as Udnapur, was a prominent education centre during ancient period. It was situated in Bihar and was established by Pala ruler Gopala.

19. Who among the following had built the Sompura Mahavihar : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Kumaragupta-I
(b) Harsha
(c) Dharmapala
(d) Vijayasena

Correct Answer: (c) Dharmapala

Solution:Dharmapala was an enthusiastic Buddhist. He was called "Param Saugat" in his inscriptions. He constructed famous Buddhist monasteries at Vikramshila and Somapuri (Paharpur). Renowned Buddhist commentator, Haribhadra was also a part of his court. According to Taranath, Dharmapala founded 50 religious schools, but he had no religious intolerance and bigotry as a king.

20. Which ruler of Bengal founded the ancient University called 'Vikramshila.' [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, 43ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999, U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 1994]

(a) Dharamapala
(b) Gopala
(c) Devpala
(d) Mahipala

Correct Answer: (a) Dharamapala

Solution:King Dharampala of Bengal established the Vikramshila University (770-810 A.D.). After the downfall of Nalanda University, Vikramshila University was developed as the main centre for the Buddhist religion.