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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.
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.
Answer: Option B. -> 3 4 1 2
Answer: (b)
Answer: (b)
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.
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: Option D. -> Harsha
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
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).
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: Option D. -> Jaya Chandra
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
Answer: Option D. -> Ganda
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
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.
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.
Answer: Option D. -> The medas were denied entry to their ranks
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)