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Early medieval period - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    Which of the following dynasties was known for its naval power and overseas trade?
    1. Chalukya
    2. Rashtrakuta
    3. Chola
    4. Pala
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  2. Question 2

    SC CGL 2016
    Which king is credited with establishing the town of Mahabalipuram?
    1. Narasimhavarman I
    2. Mahendravarman I
    3. Rajasimha
    4. Rajendra Chola
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  3. Question 3

    UPSC Prelims 2006
    The Arab traveler Al-Masudi visited India during the rule of:
    1. Harsha
    2. Rajaraja Chola
    3. Mihirbhoja
    4. Rashtrakutas
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  4. Question 4

    WBCS Prelims 2018
    Which dynasty ruled over Bengal during the early medieval period?
    1. Palas
    2. Paramaras
    3. Kalachuris
    4. Cholas
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  5. Question 5

    WBCS Prelims 2021
    The Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar was built by the rulers of which dynasty?
    1. Ganga
    2. Somavamshi
    3. Kalachuri
    4. Chalukya
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  6. Question 6

    SSC CHSL 2017
    Which dynasty built the Hoysaleswara Temple?
    1. Chalukyas
    2. Rashtrakutas
    3. Pallavas
    4. Hoysalas
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  7. Question 7

    UPPSC 2014
    Which ruler built the Sun Temple at Konark?
    1. Narasimhadeva I
    2. Rajendra I
    3. Bhoja
    4. Krishnadevaraya
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  8. Question 8

    UPSC CDS 2015
    The term “Ayuktas” in early medieval administration referred to:
    1. Priests
    2. Village guards
    3. Officers
    4. Farmers
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  9. Question 9

    WBCS Prelims 2022
    Which of the following was the official language of the Chola administration?
    1. Tamil
    2. Sanskrit
    3. Prakrit
    4. Kannada
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  10. Question 10

    WBCS 2019
    Which early medieval Indian ruler built the Ananta Vasudeva Temple in Bhubaneswar?
    1. Narasimhadeva I
    2. Anangabhima Deva III
    3. Mihirbhoja
    4. Bhoja
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  11. Question 11

    UPSC Prelims 2012
    The concept of 'Samantas' is associated with which era of Indian polity?
    1. Vedic
    2. Mauryan
    3. Gupta
    4. Early Medieval
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  12. Question 12

    WBCS Mains 2017
    Which Pala ruler played a significant role in the Tripartite Struggle?
    1. Gopala
    2. Dharmapala
    3. Devapala
    4. Mahipala
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  13. Question 13

    WBCS Mains 2016
    Who among the following Pratihara rulers was involved in the Tripartite Struggle?
    1. Nagabhata I
    2. Vatsaraja
    3. Mihir Bhoja
    4. Mahendrapala I
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  14. Question 14

    WBCS Mains 2015
    Which Rashtrakuta king defeated the Pratihara ruler Vatsaraja during the Tripartite Struggle?
    1. Dantidurga
    2. Dhruva Dharavarsha
    3. Govinda III
    4. Amoghavarsha I
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  15. Question 15

    WBCS Prelims 2013
    Which of the following statements about the Tripartite Struggle is correct?
    1. It was a conflict between the Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas
    2. It was a struggle for control over the city of Kannauj
    3. It led to the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
    4. It was a religious conflict between Hindus and Buddhists
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  16. Question 16

    WBCS Mains 2012
    Which dynasty emerged victorious in the Tripartite Struggle and established control over Kannauj?
    1. Palas
    2. Rashtrakutas
    3. Gurjara-Pratiharas
    4. Cholas
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  17. Question 17

    The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj, continued for almost how many years?
    1. 150
    2. 100
    3. 250
    4. 200
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  18. Question 18

    WBCS Prelims 2012
    Who was the Kaivartta chief who rebelled against the Pala ruler Mahipala II of Bengal?
    1. Dhekata
    2. Gandhata
    3. Divya
    4. Mayuraddhwaja
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  19. Question 19

    WBCS Prelims 2012
    The Khalimpur Copper Plate informs us about the military exploits of which Pala ruler?
    1. Devapala
    2. Rampala
    3. Dharmapala
    4. Mahipala
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  20. Question 20

    WBCS Prelims 2008
    Who wrote 'Ramcharita'?
    1. Banabhatta
    2. Kalidasa
    3. Sandhyakara Nandi
    4. Tulsidas
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