gupta & post gupta period quiz set 14 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Answer: (a)

Answer: (a)

The correct match list is: Dynasty & Capital 

1. Chalukya of Gujarat Anhilvad
2. Kalachuris of Chedi Tripuri
3. Parmaras of Malwa Dhara
4. Chahmans of Sakambhari Ajmer

The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties.

The Kalachuris, also known as the Haihayas, were an ancient people known from the Epics and Puranas from 249 or 250 AD. Several branches of the Kalachuris were settled in different parts of northern India. In the latter half of the sixth century AD, they ruled over a powerful kingdom comprising Gujarat, northern Maharashtra, and later than some parts of Malwa.

The Paramara. Their ancient capital was Chandrawati, situated 4 miles away from Abu station. This vansha evolves out from the Agni Kunda of Yagya on the Abu mountain.” ParajanMarithiParmar” means “Vansha which defeats the enemy” hence it is called Parmar. In 973— 1192, Chahmans of Sakambhari (Ajmer – Rajasthan)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

Ajanta caves are 29 rock cut cave monuments which date from 2nd century B.C. They have Buddhist religions art and depict Jataka tales. In 1819, John Smith a British army officer rediscovered the cave while on a hunting expedition. Paintings cover every surface except the floor.