harshavardhana period MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Answer: (b)

The Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowned educational center of the Pala period at Antichak. Vikramshila Mahavihara was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty.

Established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820 CE), it is located about 50 km east of Bhagalpur and about 13 km northeast of Kahalgaon railway station on the Bhagalpur-Sahebganj section of the eastern railway. The area is under the protected jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)

Harsha’s military expansion in the Deccan was checked by Pulkesin II. When Pulkesin II pushed forth up to the Narmada, he came face to face with Harshavardhana of Kanauj who already had the title Uttarapatheshvara (Lord of the north).

In a decisive battle fought on the banks of the river Narmada, Harsha lost a major part of his elephant force and had to retreat. The Aihole inscription describes how the mighty Harsha lost his Harsha (joy) when he suffered the ignominy of defeat.

Answer: (c)

Rath temples of Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of Narasinghvarman I. There are about nine monolithic temples at Mahabalipuram. They are the unique contribution of the Pallavas to Indian art.

The monolithic temples are called locally Ratha (chariot) as they resemble the processional chariots of a temple. The five Rathas, the best of all monolithic temples, are hewn out of a huge boulder.