gupta & post gupta period quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

King Dhanga after living for more than hundred years drowned himself in the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. The Candellas, whose kingdom comprised mainly Bundelkhand, were feudatories of the Pratiharas.

Among the important rulers was Dhanga (reigned c. 950–1008), who issued a large number of inscriptions and was generous in donations to Jain and Hindu temples. The most beautiful town was Khajuraho (Kharjurvahaka).

It was a well-planned and develop the town of Chandelas, where they decorated the most beautiful monuments. Still, there are many ponds and tanks with temples. The most develop fort was Kalinjar and Ajaygarh, those are still decorated with many tanks and ponds, and many temple ruins are there.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (c)

The famous Kailash temple is located at Ellora. The Kailash temple is notable for its vertical excavation—carvers started at the top of the original rock and excavated downward.

The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.

Answer: (d)

Rajendra I was the Chola king and under his reign, Brihadishwar temple of Tanjore was constructed.

The world’s first complete granite temple, the Brihadeshwara temple is a distinctive example of temple architecture during the Tamil Chola dynasty (ca. 3rd cen. BCE-1279 CE).

This temple was originally built during the early 9th century CE by Rajaraja Chola I and dedicated to Shiva.

Answer: (b)

Kumargupta took strong steps to stop gambling in his state. As because of gambling, there were various crimes spread in society.

For that, he appointed some persons in different regions to give a report of illegal acts.

Answer: (d)