14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Early Medieval Period (800-1200 CE))
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 28/10/2026
1. Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably show the deity with:
2. Who was the founder of Chalukyas of Vengi?
3. 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?
4. Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?
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. It is said that the “real cause for the defeat of the Rajputs against the Turks lay in the prevalent social system”, because:
7. Who was the founder of Gahadavala Dynasty?
8. Who built the Khajuraho temples?
9. A lot of details regarding the village administration under the Cholas is provided by the inscription at:
10. Consider the following statements:
I. Bhukti was one of the administrative unit during early medieval period. II. Vishyas were the topmost administrative unit in hierarchy. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
11. Who founded Chalukyas of Kalyani?
12. The Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa finds a mention in:
13. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
14. Which among the following source throw light on the history of Paramara Dynasty?
15. Who among the following were famous jurists of medieval India?
| Jurist |
| I. Hemadri |
| II. Rajasekhara |
| III. Jimutavahana |
| IV. Mitakshara |
16. A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It is equivalent to:
17. Which of the following ruler had performed four Asvamedhas?
18. Who wrote ‘Rajatarangini’?
19. Who among the following Chola rulers converted the Bay of Bengal into a ‘Chola lake’?
20. Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?
21. Which dynasty built the Pancha Rathas of Mahabalipuram?
22. Which of the following was not one of the titles assumed by the Chola king Rajendra?
23. Who had established Odantipuri Buddhist Mahavihara?
24. 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.
25. Which Rashtrakuta ruler had defeated Vishnuvardhan IV?
26. Adi Shankaracharya established four Mathas. These Mathas are situated at:
27. Who among the following rulers is famous as ‘Prithviraj Chauhan’?
28. Who founded Chandela Dynasty?
29. At which place in China do we have reference to the presence of Hindu temples in which Brahamanas lived in the early medieval period?
30. Who among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IXth century AD?
31. Who was the Chola king to have conquered Bengal?
32. The famous Kailasha temple, cut out of solid rock at Ellora, was built under the patronage of the:
34. At which of the following places is the famous Kailasha temple located?
35. In which country is the Angkorvat temple complex located?
36. Which of the following clans are included in the Agnikula Rajputs?
I. Pratiharas
II. Chalukyas
III. Paramaras
IV. Chahamanas
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
37. According to Hammir Mahakavya the Chauhans were:
38. The most important feature of Chola administration was:
39. During the rule of Chola kings which of the following Wariyams looked after garden administration?
40. One consistent feature found in the history of Southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of:
41. Who among the following Chola kings reigned as Kulottung Chola?
42. ‘Aadi Varaha’ was the title of which Gurjar Pratihara ruler?
43. Consider the following text and arrange them in chronological order.
I. Fatwa-i-Jahandari
II. Prithviraj-Raso
III. Kitab-ul-hind
IV. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
44. Which one of the following is not a biography of Shankaracharya?
45. Assertion (A) ‘Samaranga Sutradhara’ was written by Munj. Reason (R) This book is based on artificial scientific equipment.
46. Which one of the following was a corporation of Merchants in ancient India?
47. Who founded Vakataka Dynasty?
48. 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 |
49. Consider the following statements about the Tripartite struggle of the AD 8th century.
I. It was struggle between Palas in the East, Gurjar-Pratihara in the North and Rashtrakutas in the Deccan. II. The main cause for this struggle was the desire to possess the city of Kannauj (UP) which was a symbol of sovereignty at that time. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
50. 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?