14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Early Medieval Period (800-1200 CE))
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 29/10/2026
1. During the Rajput period, the expression ‘Vinay-Stithi-Sthapak’ was used in administration for:
2. Dhangdev was the ruler of which dynasty?
3. Aalha-Udal were related to:
4. Who was the founder of Chalukyas of Vengi?
5. Who among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IXth century AD?
6. 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?
7. Match the following (Place and Monument).
| List I (Place) | List II (Monument) |
| A. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) | 1. Vithala Temple |
| B. Halebidu | 2. Brihadeswara Temple |
| C. Tanjore (Thanjavur) | 3. Hoysaleswara Temple (Hoysala Temple) |
| D. Hampi | 4. Shore Temple |
8. Which of the followng statements about Nayanars (worshippers of Shiva) and Alvars (worshippers of Vishva) of South India is not correct?
9. ‘Rajatarangini’ written by Kalhana is associated with which of the following?
10. Tripartite struggle lasted for how many years?
11. Consider the following statements:
I. The original capital of Chandelas was Khajuraho.
II. Khajuraho temples were constructed by Chandelas.
III. Initially Chandelas were the feudatories of Paramaras. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
12. Consider the following statements and mark the correct answer from the codes.
I. Shankaracharya’s metaphysical system is influenced by Buddhism. II. Vaishnavas were opposed to Shankaracharya. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
13. Who were Axad-gavundas and Desgramakutas in the Rashtrakuta kingdom?
14. Which of the following religion was patronised by Pala rulers?
15. Which of the following Rajput clans was not one of the so called Agnikula origin?
16. Which of the following statements is true in the early medieval period?
17. Which of the following temples represents prestigious Nagara temple architecture?
I. Khajuraho Temple
II. Parsvanatha Temple
III. Kandariya Mahadev Temple
IV. Visvanatha Temple
18. Consider the following statements about merchant guilds of South India.
I. Ayyavole merchant guild was originally established in Aihole. II. Manigraman merchant guild was subordinated to the Anjuvannam merchnat guild in the 13th century. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
19. The great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, Raj Shekhara was in the court of:
20. What was the occasion for the building of a new capital near the mouth of the Cauveri called Gangaikonda Cholapuram by Rajendra I?
21. 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.
22. Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?
23. A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It is equivalent to:
24. At which place in China do we have reference to the presence of Hindu temples in which Brahamanas lived in the early medieval period?
25. Who was the real founder of Pratihara Empire?
26. Gold coins became extinct during the post-Gupta times. Which of the following dynasties revived them in the early medieval period?
27. Who was the founder of ‘Chalukyas of Badami’?
28. It is said that the “real cause for the defeat of the Rajputs against the Turks lay in the prevalent social system”, because:
29. Which of the following did not form a part of the donations made to the temple?
30. Which of the following was not one of the effects of the growth of a feudal society in India?
31. Which Rashtrakuta ruler had defeated Vishnuvardhan IV?
32. 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) |
33. The great Jain scholar Hemchandra adorned the court of:
34. Who was the founder of Pala Dynasty?
35. How many Tarangas are in Rajatarangini of Kalhana?
36. Consider the following statements about Chola kings.
I. King Adhirajendra was murdered by the rebellious mobs. II. King Kulottunga II, completely freed Sri Lanka and married his daughter with the Sinhalese prince. III. King Rajaraja assumed the title of Mummadi Chola. Which of the statements given above are correct?
37. Who was the Chola king to have conquered Bengal?
38. At which of the following places is the famous Kailasha temple located?
39. In which region, the Chola Empire was expanded?
40. The Chola Era was famous for:
41. Which of the following ruler had performed four Asvamedhas?
42. The famous Kailasha temple, cut out of solid rock at Ellora, was built under the patronage of the:
43. Who founded Pallava Dynasty?
44. The features of the temples built by Chandelas in Bundelkhand are:
45. The capital of Cholas was:
46. Who among the following Rajput Kings defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time?
47. Assertion (A) ‘Samaranga Sutradhara’ was written by Munj. Reason (R) This book is based on artificial scientific equipment.
48. ‘Aadi Varaha’ was the title of which Gurjar Pratihara ruler?
49. Emperor Harsha’s Southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by:
50. Who among the following is credited with initiating a new samvat?
