14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Early Medieval Period (800-1200 CE))
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 16/03/2026
1. Raja Bhoja had shifted his capital from Ujjain to:
2. The famous Kailasha temple, cut out of solid rock at Ellora, was built under the patronage of the:
3. Who founded Vakataka Dynasty?
4. Consider the following statements.
I. The Vakataka Dynasty was a Brahmin Dynasty. II. The capital of Vakataka was Vatsagulma.
5. Consider the following statements.
I. The capital of Gahadavala Dynasty was ‘Varanasi’. II. Jaichand was defeated by Ghurids. III. Govindacharya founded Gahadavala Dynasty. IV. Chandrawati inscriptions is associated with Chandradev. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
6. Who founded the Sena Dynasty?
7. Consider the following statements.
I. Paramaras were the vassals of Chandelas.
II. Bhojeshwar temple was built by Paramara ruler, Bhoja. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
8. Which of the following is not correctly matched? (Chalukya/Solanki Ruler and Reign)
| Chalukya Ruler | Reign |
| (a) Bhim-I | 1022–1064 CE |
| (b) Jayasimha Siddharaja | 1094–1143 CE |
| (c) Kumarapala | 1256–1272 CE |
| (d) Ajaypal | 1172–1176 CE |
9. Sun temple is situated at:
10. During the Rajput period, the expression ‘Vinay-Stithi-Sthapak’ was used in administration for:
11. Which one of the following is not true about the Varna/Caste situation during the early medieval India?
12. In which region, the Chola Empire was expanded?
13. Which of the follownig was the last ruler of Chalukya Dynasty of Vengi?
14. Match the following (Gupta Era Taxes).
| List I (Type of Tax) | List II (Description of Tax) |
| A. Hiranya | 1. King’s share of produce |
| B. Bhaga | 2. Tax on special produce taken in cash |
| C. Pratya | 3. Toll tax |
| D. Uparnika | 4. Tax taken from border areas |
15. The great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, Raj Shekhara was in the court of:
16. The Pala, Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas fought for control over which city?
17. Which of the following ruler had performed four Asvamedhas?
18. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
19. Tripartite struggle between Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala were to take control over:
20. According to Hammir Mahakavya the Chauhans were:
21. In which among the following states, Odantipur Education Centre was situated?
22. Consider the following pairs. (Medieval Indian State and Present Region)
| Medieval Indian State | Present Region |
| I. Champaka | Central India |
| II. Durgara | Jammu |
| III. Kuluta | Malabar |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
23. Which one of the following is a special feature of the Chola Polity?
24. Who was the ‘Mandala Mudali’ in the Chola administration set-up?
25. Which of the following was the greatest ruler of Gahadavala dynasty?
26. Which Rashtrakuta king defeated the Chola ruler Parantaka I in AD 972 and built a temple at Rameswaram?
27. Who founded Chandela Dynasty?
28. Where was the capital of Chalukya?
29. How many Tarangas are in Rajatarangini of Kalhana?
30. ‘Ramacharita’ written by Sandhyakara Nandi in the AD 12th century was the:
31. Tripartite struggle was started by whom?
32. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other as Reason R.
Assertion (A) We have much more information about Cholas than their predecessors. Reason (R) The Chola rulers adopted the practice of having inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a historical narrative of their victories. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
33. Al-Masudi, an Arabian traveller, came to India, in the reign of which of the following ruler?
34. Which one of the following had established the Ajmer?
35. The famous Battle of Takkolam of South India was fought between:
36. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to:
37. Who among the following rulers is famous as ‘Prithviraj Chauhan’?
38. Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?
39. Consider the following statements.
I. Dharmapala founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists.
II. The city of Dhillika (Delhi) was founded by the Tomars. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
40. Consider the following events in the history of India.
I. Rise of Pratiharas under king Bhoja. II. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman I. III. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka Chola I. IV. Pala Dynasty founded by Gopala. What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?
41. Match the following (Chandelas of Khajuraho):
| List I (Ruler) | List II (Reign) |
| A. Nannuka (Founder) | 1. c. 831–845 CE |
| B. Vakpati | 2. c. 831–845 CE |
| C. Yashovarman | 3. c. 950–999 CE |
| D. Dhanga-Deva | 4. c. 925–950 CE |
42. In the 11th century, which famous scholar tried to assimilate ‘Bhakti’ to the tradition of the Vedas and argued that the grace of God was more important knowledge about him in order to attain salvation?
43. Which ruler has been called as ‘Kaviraja’ in one of his inscription?
44. Which of the following is not correctly matched? (Gurjara Pratihara Ruler and Reign)
| Gurjar Pratihara Ruler | Reign |
| (a) Nagabhatta I | 730–756 CE |
| (b) Vatsaraja | 775–800 CE |
| (c) Nagabhatta II | 800–833 CE |
| (d) Mihirabhoja | 950–1000 CE |
45. Who among the following was not a part of tripartite struggle?
46. Who wrote ‘Rajatarangini’?
47. Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?
48. With an increase in the number of intermediaries, the peasants were forced to pay taxes in addition to the basic land tax. Which of the following was not one of these additional levies?
49. Match the following (Dynasty and Capital).
| List I (Dynasty) | List II (Capital) |
| A. Gahadavalas | 1. Bundelkhand |
| B. Chauhanas | 2. Gujarat |
| C. Chalukyas (Solankis of Gujarat) | 3. Kannauj |
| D. Chandelas | 4. Ajmer |
50. Shankaracharya sent his four disciples to the Mathas (monasteries) in four quarters. Match List I (The Four Principle Mathas) with List II (Their First Head/Disciple) and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
| List I (Matha/Direction) | List II (First Head/Disciple) |
| A. Govardhana (Puri, East) | 1. Totakacharya |
| B. Sringeri (Karnataka, South) | 2. Padmapada |
| C. Sharda (Dwaraka, West) | 3. Hastamalaka |
| D. Jyotir (Badari/Badrinath, North) | 4. Vishvarupa (Sureshvara) |
