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Question 61. Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
  1.    Parameshwarvarman
  2.    Mahendravarman
  3.    Narasinghvarman I
  4.    Nandivarman I
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Narasinghvarman I
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.
Question 62.
List-I Clans’ Name
List-II Clans
A. Parihara
1. Kathiwara
B. Chauhans
2. Indore
C. Solankis
3. Southern Rajasthan
D. Pawaras
4. Eastern Rajasthan
Codes: A B C D
  1.    4 3 1 2
  2.    3 4 1 2
  3.    3 4 2 1
  4.    4 2 1 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 3 4 1 2
Answer: (b)
Question 63. Harsha’s military expansion in the Deccan was checked by
  1.    Rajendra
  2.    Mahendravarman
  3.    Dantidurga
  4.    Pulkesin II
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Pulkesin II
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.
Question 64. Paramara dynasty ruled
  1.    Malwa
  2.    Bundelkhand
  3.    Kannauj
  4.    Bengal
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Malwa
Answer: (a)
Question 65. Who was the last Hidu king ruled North India?
  1.    Chandradeva
  2.    Pulakesi
  3.    Kanishka
  4.    Harsha
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Harsha
Answer: (d)
Question 66. The Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowed educational centre of Pala period at
  1.    Basarh
  2.    Antichak
  3.    Aphasad
  4.    Chandimau
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Antichak
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).
Question 67. The Rajput king who was defeated and killed in second Tarain war?
  1.    Rana Pratap
  2.    Nagabhatta
  3.    Prithviraj Chauhan
  4.    Jaya Chandra
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Jaya Chandra
Answer: (d)
Question 68. The son of Dhanga who gave resistence to Muhammad Ghazni
  1.    Rajyapala
  2.    Jayapala
  3.    Anandapala
  4.    Ganda
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Ganda
Answer: (d)
Question 69. Who among the following has been criticized by Kalhana for confiscating the temple treasure?
  1.    Harsha
  2.    Avantivarman
  3.    Didda
  4.    Lalitaditya
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Harsha
Answer: (a)
Harsha has been criticized 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 as a “Hindu” king per se as there were no people who felt themselves to be “Hindus” in those days.
Question 70. Which of the following is not true about Rajputs?
  1.    They were a landed aristocracy
  2.    Their rise was an importantsocial phenomenon of the early medieval period.
  3.    They comprised the ruling and warrior chiefs
  4.    The medas were denied entry to their ranks
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> The medas were denied entry to their ranks
Answer: (d)

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