harshavardhana period MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Acquisition of wealth was the main objective of Sultan Mahmud’s Indian conquests. In 1001, Mahmud of Ghazni had first invaded India. Mahmud defeated, captured, and later released Shahi ruler Jaya Pala who had moved his capital to Peshawar. Jaya Pala killed himself and was succeeded by his son Ananda Pala.

In 1005, Mahmud of Ghazni invaded Bhatia (probably Bhera) and in 1006 he invaded Multan at which time Ananda Pala’s army attacked him.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)

The Chola rulers were generally Saivites. Among the existing specimens in museums around the world and in the temples of South India may be seen many fine figures of Shiva in various forms, such as Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi, and the Saivaite saints.

Though conforming generally to the iconographic conventions established by long tradition, the sculptors worked with great freedom in the 11th and 12th centuries to achieve a classic grace and grandeur.

The best example of this can be seen in the form of Nataraja the Divine Dancer.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)