Ancient Indian History MCQs
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. Which of the following kings was identified as king Juzr from the travel accounts of the 9th-century Arab merchant, Sulaiman?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Nagabhatta I
[C] Harichandra
[D] Mihir Bhoja
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Correct Answer: D [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihir Bhoja is also identified as the king Juzr from the travel accounts of the 9th-century Arab merchant, Sulaiman. According to the Arab merchant Sulaiman, Mihir Bhoja possessed great military power and riches.
32. Which of the following kings adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Yashpala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: D [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
Mahendrapala I was the son of Mihir Bhoja I and queen Candra-Bhatta-Rika-Devi. He ruled from 885 C.E. to 910 C.E. He adopted the title Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta which means Great King of Kings of Northern India.
33. Which of the following laid the foundation of Pala dynasty?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Gopala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala I
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Correct Answer: B [Gopala]
Notes:
Gopala laid the foundation of Pala dynasty around 8th century CE. ‘Pala’ in the ancient Prakrit language means the “protector”. As the names of all the succeeding kings ended with ‘Pala’, the dynasty came to be known as the ‘Pala’ dynasty.
34. Which of the following major cities were included the Pala kingom?
1. Pataliputra
2. Vikrampura
3. Ramvati
4. Monghyr
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The kingdom of Palas included both Bengal and Bihar, which included the major cities of Pataliputra, Vikrampura, Ramvati (Varendra), Monghyr (Munger), Tamralipti and Jaggadala.
35. Which of the following Pala ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
The second Pala ruler Dharmapala initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva. However, later Dharmapala conquered large parts of northern India.
36. The eastern Gangas ruled at which of the following places in 5th century?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Tamralipti
[C] Kannauj
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: D [Kalinga]
Notes:
The Gangas are also referred to as western Gangas or the Gangas of Mysore to demarcate them from eastern Gangas. The eastern Gangas ruled in Kalinga in the 5th century.
37. Which of the following kings revived the Nalanda monastery?
[A] Gopala
[B] Upasaka
[C] Dharamapala
[D] Sarvajnamitra
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Correct Answer: A [Gopala ]
Notes:
Buddhism enjoyed the royal patronage during the long rule of the Pala kings. the rule of Pala kings extended over nearly four centuries in Bihar and Bengal. Gopala was the founder of the royal dynasty of the Palas. He was a patron of Buddhism. He revived the Nalanda monastery.
38. Which of the following kings had lucrative trade with China during the medieval period?
[A] Chola kings
[B] Chera kings
[C] Pandya kings
[D] Rashtrakutas kings
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Correct Answer: A [Chola kings]
Notes:
During the medieval period, there was a decline in India’s trade with China as compared to the trades with Arab and Iranian merchants. However, the Chola kingdom had a lucrative trade with China.
39. The Chola dynasty came to an end in which of the following centuries?
[A] 12th century
[B] 13th century
[C] 14th century
[D] 15th century
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Correct Answer: B [13th century]
Notes:
Kulottunga II, Rajaraja II and Kulothunga III tried to maintain the Chola empire but the Chola power gradually decline. The dynasty came to an end in the 13th century. The Pandyas and the Hoysalas overtook the Cholas in the south.
40. Which of the following were considered the three limbs of the Chola army?
1. Elephants
2. Ships
3. Cavalry
4. Infantry
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] Only 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Chola Kings maintained a huge army which consisted of three limbs of elephants, cavalry and infantry. The infantry was armed with spears. The Chola Kings were protected by bodyguards. These bodyguards were sworn to defend the kings even at the cost of their own lives.
