Pre-Medieval Period (Part-II)

Total Questions: 34

31. Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Danti Durga
Solution:In 736 AD, Danti Durga laid the foundation of the Rashtrakuta Empire. His capital was Manyakheta. It is said that Danti Durga had performed Hirayangarbha oblation in Ujjayini.

32. Who out of the following performed a ritual called 'Hiranya'Garbha' ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Danti Durga
Solution:In 736 AD, Danti Durga laid the foundation of the Rashtrakuta Empire. His capital was Manyakheta. It is said that Danti Durga had performed Hirayangarbha oblation in Ujjayini.

33. Who among the following was born in a military camp in the course of his father's campaign ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Amoghavarasha Rashtrakuta
Solution:Rahstrakuta king Amoghvarsha-I was born in 800 AD in Shribhavan near Narmada river in a military camp during the time when his father Govind-III was returning after successful campaigns of North India.

34. The greatest Pratihara King was - [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Mihir Bhoj
Solution:The greatest Pratihara king was Mihirbhoj (836-885 A.D.). Dharmapala was prominent king of Pala dynasty (770-810 A.D.). Mahendrapala-I (885-910 A.D.) was Pratihara monarch while Harsha Vardhana was king of Pushyabhuti dynasty (606-647 A.D.).