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The Pratihars king, Nagabhatta II is best known for rebuilding the ______.

  1. Jagannath Temple

  2. Kedarnath Temple

  3. Somnath Temple

  4. Dwarka Temple


Correct Option: C

Who was the founder of Guhil dynasty?

  1. Guhil

  2. Bappa Rawal

  3. Kirtivarma

  4. Shalivahana


Correct Option: D

After the reign of Nagabhatt I, the Pratiharas suffered a series of defeats mostly at the hands of the _________.

  1. Cheras

  2. Pandyas

  3. Cholas

  4. Rashtrakutas


Correct Option: D

When did Pratiharas come into prominence?

  1. Middle of the 8th century

  2. Middle of the 9th century

  3. Middle of the 10th century

  4. Middle of the 12th century


Correct Option: A

Identify the temple, from among the following, that was built by the Rashtrakutas?

  1. The Kailash temple, Mahabalipuram

  2. The Surya Temple, Konark

  3. The Channakeshava temple, Batur

  4. The Shiva Temple, Ellora


Correct Option: D

Who, among the following is remembered to this day by the Rajputas as a model of chivalry and courage and is he hero of many folk ballads?

  1. Jaichan

  2. Prithviraj

  3. Vidyadhara

  4. Parmal


Correct Option: B

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

  1. Hoyasalas : Dwarasamudra

  2. Kakatiyas : Warangal

  3. Pallavas : Devagiri

  4. Chalukyas : Kalyani


Correct Option: C

Which of the following statement is wrong?

  1. Dharmpala was the founder of Pala dynasty.

  2. Vikramashila University was founded by Dharmpala.

  3. Bhoja was the well known ruler of Pratihara Empire.

  4. Krishna III was the last powerful Rashtrakuta king.


Correct Option: A

Match List-I (Dynasties) with List-II (Capitals) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 

List-I  List-II
A. Cholas 1. Dwarasamudra
B. Hoysalas 2. Madurai
C. Pandyas 3. Malkhed
D. Rashtrakutas 4. Tanjavur 
  1. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

  2. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

  3. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

  4. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4


Correct Option: A

Kavirajamarga is the earliest available writing on poetic and grammar in the Kannada literature. It was written by which of the following? 

  1. Halayudha

  2. Pampa

  3. Poona

  4. Shrivijaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kavirajamarga is the earliest available work on rhetoric, poetics and grammar in the Kannada language. The name literally means "Royal Path for Poets" and was written as a guide book for poets and scholars (Kavishiksha).