Gupta Period


  1. Which of the following temples does not belong to the Cholas ?









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    Kalishnatha temples do not belong to the Cholas. King Rajasimha, of the Pallava dynasty, built this Shiva temple in the early 8th century. It is an early structure temple, built of sandstone, and partly renovated in recent times. the modest scale of the temple, and the closeness of its enclosing wall, lend a feeling of intimacy to the surroundings. Kailasanatha contains in embryo many of the features of the rapidly emerging South Indian style: gopuras, pilastered walls, a pyramidal Shikhara, and a perimeter wall enclosing the complex.

    Correct Option: C

    Kalishnatha temples do not belong to the Cholas. King Rajasimha, of the Pallava dynasty, built this Shiva temple in the early 8th century. It is an early structure temple, built of sandstone, and partly renovated in recent times. the modest scale of the temple, and the closeness of its enclosing wall, lend a feeling of intimacy to the surroundings. Kailasanatha contains in embryo many of the features of the rapidly emerging South Indian style: gopuras, pilastered walls, a pyramidal Shikhara, and a perimeter wall enclosing the complex.


  1. Who of the following Rajput ruler gave donation for the reconstruction of a mosque?









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    Rajaput ruler Jaisingh Siddhiraj gave donation for the reconstruction of a mosque. Siddhiraj is said to have ascended the throne of Patan after the death of his father Karandev. Patan's condition was worse in the last day of Karandev. The successors from his grandfather Bhimdev's first wife Bauladevi tried their best to acquire the throne from child Jaysingh. His mother Minaldevi, Maha mantri Santu and Munjal Mehta intially played a great part to deter the internal revolt and in establishing his rule and stability to Patan in Gujarat.

    Correct Option: D

    Rajaput ruler Jaisingh Siddhiraj gave donation for the reconstruction of a mosque. Siddhiraj is said to have ascended the throne of Patan after the death of his father Karandev. Patan's condition was worse in the last day of Karandev. The successors from his grandfather Bhimdev's first wife Bauladevi tried their best to acquire the throne from child Jaysingh. His mother Minaldevi, Maha mantri Santu and Munjal Mehta intially played a great part to deter the internal revolt and in establishing his rule and stability to Patan in Gujarat.



  1. Which dynasty do the Arab writers refer to when they say that the women did not cover their faces with veil?









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    Chola dynasty is meant by Arab writes when they say that the the women did not cover their faces with veil. This clan come to be known as the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta, rising to power in South India in 753. At the same time, the Pala dynasty of Bengal and the Pratihara dynasty of Malwa were gaining force in eastern and northwestern India respectively. An Arabik writing Silsilatuttavarikh(851) called the Rashtrakutas one of the four principal empires of the world.

    Correct Option: D

    Chola dynasty is meant by Arab writes when they say that the the women did not cover their faces with veil. This clan come to be known as the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta, rising to power in South India in 753. At the same time, the Pala dynasty of Bengal and the Pratihara dynasty of Malwa were gaining force in eastern and northwestern India respectively. An Arabik writing Silsilatuttavarikh(851) called the Rashtrakutas one of the four principal empires of the world.


  1. Which of the following Chola rulers had persecuted Ramanuja and Ousted him from his Kingdom?









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    Kulotinga I Chola ruler had persecuted Ramanuja and ousted him from his kingdom. Ramanuja was the contemporaey of Kulothunga II. It is Kulothunga II who banished Ramanuja from Tamil country and the latter had to seek refuge in Melkote, Karnataka. Hence even bringing Ramanuja into Athirajendra's death would cause more confusion. Till Kulothunga II, all the Chola king and emperors supported all the religions equally although they were staunch Saivaites

    Correct Option: A

    Kulotinga I Chola ruler had persecuted Ramanuja and ousted him from his kingdom. Ramanuja was the contemporaey of Kulothunga II. It is Kulothunga II who banished Ramanuja from Tamil country and the latter had to seek refuge in Melkote, Karnataka. Hence even bringing Ramanuja into Athirajendra's death would cause more confusion. Till Kulothunga II, all the Chola king and emperors supported all the religions equally although they were staunch Saivaites



  1. Which of the following refers to 'Pushyabhuti' as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty ?









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    Harshacharita refers to pushyabhuti as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty. Prabhakara Vardhana, the ruler of Sthanvisvara, who belonged to the Pushyabhuti family, extended his control over neighbouring states. Prabhakara Vardhana was the first king of the Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar.

    Correct Option: B

    Harshacharita refers to pushyabhuti as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty. Prabhakara Vardhana, the ruler of Sthanvisvara, who belonged to the Pushyabhuti family, extended his control over neighbouring states. Prabhakara Vardhana was the first king of the Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar.