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6. Who among the following Gupta Kings had another name Devagupta?
(A) Samudragupta
(B) Chandragupta II
(C) Kumaragupta
(D) None of the above
7. Kumaradevi, a queen of Govinda Chandra Gahadavala constructed Dharma-Chakra Jina Vihara at—
(A) Bodha Gaya
(B) Rajgir
(C) Kushinagar
(D) Sarnath
8. Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration?
(A) Chola
(B) Chalukya
(C) Pala
(D) Sena
9. Who among the following Rajput rulers are known to have written a book on music?
(A) Jayachandra Gahadavala
(B) Prithviraj Chauhan
(C) Rana Kumbha
(D) Man Singh
10. Which Sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Chengiz Khan?
(A) Iltutmish
(B) Razia
(C) Balban
(D) Alauddin Khalji
Answer
6-B
7-D
8-B
9-C
10-A
Explanation
For Question 6:
Gupta Empire:
It is the Golden age of Indian history.
Areas:- Northern, central, and part of Southern India.
Period:
- 320 CE to 550 CE.
Capital:
- Pataliputra.
Sources of Gupta empire is mainly from travelers:
- Fa Hien: 337 CE
- Hien Tsang: 602 CE.
- Yijing: 636 CE.
The following are the main rules of Gupta Dynasty:
Chandragupta I:- Founder of the Gupta empire.
- Ruled from 320 CE to 335 CE.
- Dominated Iron trade.
- Very good in following Raj Dharma.
- Gold coin Issue
- Constructed the Allahabad pillar.
Chandragupta II:( 380 to 414CE)
- Other names - Dev Gupta
- Earn title: Vikramaditya
- He made second capital Ujjain.
- Also had Navaratna( nine Gem)
Political Structure of Guptas Empire:
- The large kingdom was divided into smaller provinces.
Administration:
- Capital punishment was rare.
- Fa Hien called the city of Mathura and Pataliputra as the city of flowers.
- Not much theft and robbery.
Society:
Economic:
Religion:
- Simple vegetarian life
Economic:
- Highly skilled iron craft, non-corrosive Iron pillar of Delhi is an example of a highly sophisticated craft.
- Gold and silver coin were issued.
- Silk cotton, medicine, metal, gem, spice were exported by sea.
Religion:
- Although Gupta rulers were devotees of Vaishnava but tolerant towards Buddhism and Jainism.
- Nalanda university prospers under Gupta patronage.
Literature:
- Kalidasa- Abhiynana Sakuntalam.
- Harishena- Samundra Gupta Prasasti, later known as Allahabad Prasasti.
- Sudraka- Mricchakatic
- Vishakhadatta- Mudra Rakshasa
- Vishnu Sharma- Panchatantra
Science:
- Varahamihira- Brihant Samhita.
- Aryabhata- Surya Siddhanta comprises of geometry, trigonometry, and cosmology.
- Dhanvantri- Ayurveda.
- The birthday of Dhanbantri is celebrated on Dhan Teras.
Art and Architecture;
- Ajanta cave, Ellora cave, Mathura architecture were developed during the Gupta period.
- Iron pillar of Dhar is twice in size of Delhi's Iron pillar.
For Question 7:
Gahadavala Dynasty:( 11th to 12th century)
Ruled, present-day of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Ruled, present-day of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Religious: Buddhist.
Capital: Varanasi and Kauunauj
Chnadradeva was the first king of the dynasty.
Govinda Chandra deva was the grandson of Chnadradav.
Kumar Devi was the wife of Govind Chandra Dava, she constructed " Dharma Chakra Jina" in Sarnath.
For Question 8.
Chalukya Dynasty:
- They Ruled from the 6th to 12th century in central and part of South India. At present times, areas comprise of the whole Karnataka, most part of Andhra and Telangana, part of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharastra, and Gujarat.
- Women get a high position in this dynasty.
- They defeated Harsha King of Kannauj and Pallava King Mahendra Verma.
Administration and Society:
- Had great maritime Army.
- The great development of Telugu and Kannada language and literature.
Art and Architecture:
- Temples built in Vesara Style ( mix of Dravina and Nagara Style)
- Aihole Temple,
- Lad Khan Temple,
- Surya Temple,
- Jain and Durga Temple,
- Badami Temple,
- Patta data Temple.
For Question 9:
Rajput Dynasty:
Rajpurata Dynasty in four parts:
- Pratiharas: ruled in Kannauj
- Chauhan: Rules in Rajasthan
- Solanki or Chalukya: Rules in Kathiwar Region
- Pawar's: Ruled in Malava region, the capital was Dhar near Indore.
Rana Kumbha:
- Also known as Kumbha Karana, ruled in the Mewar region from 1433 to 1468.
- Was Sisodiya Decent.
- Constructed Vijaya Stambha,
- It was a great font of music and a written book in music.
Question 10:
Slave Dynasty( from 1206 to 1290)
The following are ruler in the Slave Dynasty:
- Constructed Qutb Minar in Delhi
- Known for Lakh Baah, gives 1 lakh.
Aram Shah[1210 to 1211]
- Defend against Mongol Invasion
- Introduced Two coins: Silver Tanka and Copper Jitas
- Introduced Iqtabari System:
- Kingdom was divided into Iqtas in exchange for a salary.
Razia Sulta[1236 to 1240]
- She was the daughter of Iltutmish
- First and last women to rule Delhi.
Ghiyas Ud din Balaban:[1260 to 1280]
- Carried military and civil reforms.
- introduced the spy system to check noble.
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