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Questions : Which dynasty do the Arab writers refer to when they say that the women did not cover their faces with veil?

(a) Pratihara

(b) Rashtrakutas

(c) Cholas

(d) Pala

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

Chola dynasty is meant by Arab writers when they say that the women did not cover their faces with a veil. This clan came to be known as the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta, rising to power in South India in 753.

At the same time, the Pala dynasty of Bengal and the Pratihara dynasty of Malwa were gaining force in eastern and northwestern India respectively. An Arabic writing Silsilatuttavarikh (851) called the Rashtrakutas one of the four principal empires of the world.

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Question : 1

Kumardevi, the Queen of Govindachandra Gahadavala, constructed Dharmachakra-jinavihar at

a) Kushinagar

b) Kannauj

c) Sarnath

d) Bodhgaya

Answer: (c)

Kumardevi, the queen of Govindachandra Gahadavala, constructed Dharmachakrajinavihar at Sarnath. Kumaradevi, the Buddhist queen of the great Gahadavala king Govindrachandra of Kashi (CE 1114-1154).

All the halls and apartments of the monks have disappeared. This monastery had two gateways towards the east, there being a distance of 88.45 m between the two. At the westernmost edge of the site, a distinct covered passage leads to a small medieval shrine.

Question : 2

Who worte ‘Amarakosha’?

a) Vishakha Dutta

b) Vatsyayana

c) Bhasa

d) Amar Singh

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

Which dynasty constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple?

a) Satvahan

b) Maurya

c) Pulkasya

d) Rashtrakuta

Answer: (d)

Rashtrakuta constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple. Kailash Temple is situated near the village of Ellora, 30 km from Aurangabad. The temple is considered as one of the most astonishing buildings in the history of architecture.

This is one of the largest 34 excavations at Ellora, which took almost a century. Kailash Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol measures 109 feet wide by 164 feet long.

Question : 4

Match list ‘A’ with the list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

List ‘A’ List ‘B’
A. Trishasti 1. Buddha-datta Lakshanamaha- purana
B. Gajashastra 2. Mahendravarman I
C. Vinayavini 3. Shripurusha chchaya
D. Mattavilasa 4. Chamundaraya prahasana
Codes: A B C D

a) 4 3 1 2

b) 1 3 4 2

c) 1 2 4 3

d) 4 1 3 2

Answer: (a)

 

Question : 5

Who among the following has been criticized by Kalhana for confiscating the temple treasure?

a) Didda

b) Harsha

c) Lalitaditya

d) Avantivarman

Answer: (b)

Harsha has been criticised by Kalhana for confiscating the temple. Harsha (r.1089-1111) started out as a capable and noble king. Then ran into financial trouble because of his spending habits, and became an evil person.

For the gold, he started raiding temples and started destroying statues. Harsha never felt like a “Hindu” king per se as there were no people who felt themselves to be “Hindus” in those days.

Question : 6

With reference to Chandragupta I, consider the following statement:

  1. He married a Licchavi princess and ascended the throne in about 320 A.D.
  2. Chandragupta I ruled over Saketa, Prayag and Magadha.
Which of the above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Answer: (a)

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