Harshavardhan Period(Indian History ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. Consider the following statements–

  1. Nagabhata I was the first great ruler of Gurjara Prathi hara dynasty.

  2. Bhoja I was another prominent ruler of this dynasty.

  3. Mahendrapala I was the son of Boja I


which of the above is/are correct?
  1.    Only 2 and 3
  2.    Only 1
  3.    Only 1 and 2
  4.    1, 2 and 3
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)

Question 2. Who was the most prominent ruler of the Chandela dynasty?
  1.    Dhanga
  2.    Krishna
  3.    Bhoja
  4.    Jayachandra
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Dhanga
Answer: (a)

Question 3. The first Muslim expedition on India took place in
  1.    712 A.D.
  2.    716 A.D.
  3.    718 A.D.
  4.    720 A.D.
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> 712 A.D.
Answer: (a)

Question 4. Who founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India?
  1.    Bhaskaracharya
  2.    Shankaracharya
  3.    Ramanujacharya
  4.    Madhvacharya
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> Shankaracharya
Answer: (b)Sankaracharya founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India. Shankara was born at Kaladi in Kerala as a result of austerities and earnest prayers of his childless parents to Lord Shiva. Shankara’s father Shivaguru and mother Aryambal were Namboodiri Brahmin couples who led a holy life performing Vedic rituals ordained for a householder. However, they were childless.

Question 5. The prominent ruler of Prathihara dynasty Bhoja I ruled from
  1.    860-870 A.D
  2.    840-890 A.D
  3.    850-860 A.D
  4.    870-880 A.D
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> 840-890 A.D
Answer: (b)

Question 6. Gold coins attributed to Harsha depict on the reverse
  1.    Surya
  2.    Avalokitesvara
  3.    Tara
  4.    Shiva-Parvati
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Shiva-Parvati
Answer: (d)Gold coins attributed to Harsha depict on the reverse Shiva-Parvati. The Gupta period is considered the “Golden Age” of classical India. This was a time when great universities flourished in Nalanda and Takshashila, and great writers, such as the playwright Kalidasa, and great scientists, such as the mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta, who is credited with the concept of zero among his many achievements, helped create an atmosphere of tremendous creative impulse.

Question 7. Muhammad Ghazni plundered Somnath temple in Kathiawar in
  1.    1030 A.D.
  2.    1020 A.D.
  3.    1025 A.D.
  4.    1029 A.D.
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> 1025 A.D.
Answer: (c)

Question 8. The Pala ruler who was defeated by the Prathihara ruler Nagabhatta?
  1.    Dharmapala
  2.    Govindapala
  3.    Mahipala
  4.    Gopala
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Dharmapala
Answer: (a)

Question 9. Why did the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty declined?
  1.    invasions of Muhammad Ghazini
  2.    invasions of Muhammad Bin Quasim
  3.    invasions of Muhammmad Ghori
  4.    invasions of Hunas
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> invasions of Muhammad Ghazini
Answer: (a)

Question 10. Who may be the founder of Pratihara dynasty?
  1.    Bhoja
  2.    Dharmapala
  3.    Gopala
  4.    Pratihara
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Pratihara
Answer: (d)