Gupta Period


  1. Which among the following is not found inscribed on Chola coins?









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    Elephant is not found inscribed on the cholas coins Rajendra Chola for son of Rajaraja, is also known as Gangaikonda Chola for his conquest of many principalities in the Genetic valley. On either side of this coin is found a bow. Below the lamp-stand, is a two line Sanskrit legend Gangai (ko) da Chalo. The other side of this coin is similar to the first side.

    Correct Option: D

    Elephant is not found inscribed on the cholas coins Rajendra Chola for son of Rajaraja, is also known as Gangaikonda Chola for his conquest of many principalities in the Genetic valley. On either side of this coin is found a bow. Below the lamp-stand, is a two line Sanskrit legend Gangai (ko) da Chalo. The other side of this coin is similar to the first side.


  1. A Chaitya Hall at which of the following places was built largely by the donation of the Yavanas?









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    A Chaitya Hall at Karle was built largely by the donation of Yavans. The Chaitya at Karle is, by far, the largest of the cave temples. It is situated at Karle in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is said to have been sculptured between 100-125 AD. It is cut off of a solid rock to a depth of about 124 feet. It is 40 meters long, 15 meters high and 15 meters broad. Inside, there are 37 octagonal pillars of remarkable beauty.

    Correct Option: D

    A Chaitya Hall at Karle was built largely by the donation of Yavans. The Chaitya at Karle is, by far, the largest of the cave temples. It is situated at Karle in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is said to have been sculptured between 100-125 AD. It is cut off of a solid rock to a depth of about 124 feet. It is 40 meters long, 15 meters high and 15 meters broad. Inside, there are 37 octagonal pillars of remarkable beauty.



  1. Who destroyed the Nalanda University in 1202 AD?









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    Bakhtiyar Khalji destroyed the Nalanda University in 1202 AD. The prince of perverts - Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji - is a blot on the human race. And yet the town of Bakhtiyarpur in Bihar, close to the site of his cruel depredations bears his name Bakhtiyar khalji holds a pride of place because ,unlike the other Muslim marauders he was not content with destroying the areas he traversed.

    Correct Option: B

    Bakhtiyar Khalji destroyed the Nalanda University in 1202 AD. The prince of perverts - Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji - is a blot on the human race. And yet the town of Bakhtiyarpur in Bihar, close to the site of his cruel depredations bears his name Bakhtiyar khalji holds a pride of place because ,unlike the other Muslim marauders he was not content with destroying the areas he traversed.


  1. Who among the following has been criticized by Kalhana for confiscating the temple treasure?









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    Harsha has been criticised 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 himself as a "Hindu" king as there was no people who felt themselves to be "Hindus" in those days.

    Correct Option: C

    Harsha has been criticised 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 himself as a "Hindu" king as there was no people who felt themselves to be "Hindus" in those days.



  1. The Kaivarta rebellion occurred in Bengal during the reign of









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    The Kaivarta rebellion occurred in Bengal during the reign of Mahipala II. Varendra rebellion occurred during the reign of the pala emperor Mahipala II (c 1075-1080 AD) and resulted in his death and the loss of Varendra (north Bengal) to the Kaivarta chief divya. Mahipala II is said to have imprisoned his two brothers, Xurapala and Ramapala out of suspicion that Ramapala would capture royal power. The possibility of a dynastic trouble arising out of the ambition of a capable younger brother cannot be altogether ruled out.

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    The Kaivarta rebellion occurred in Bengal during the reign of Mahipala II. Varendra rebellion occurred during the reign of the pala emperor Mahipala II (c 1075-1080 AD) and resulted in his death and the loss of Varendra (north Bengal) to the Kaivarta chief divya. Mahipala II is said to have imprisoned his two brothers, Xurapala and Ramapala out of suspicion that Ramapala would capture royal power. The possibility of a dynastic trouble arising out of the ambition of a capable younger brother cannot be altogether ruled out.