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Which one is commonly acknowledged as the fist urban dynasty in ancient China?
history when, where and how development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

  1. The Zhou

  2. The Shang

  3. The Qin

  4. The Tang

  5. The Xia

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to excavations, the first ruling family of the Chinese civilisation was the Shang dynasty. It ruled in the period between 18th century BC. and the 12th century B.C. Under the rule of this dynasty, the people had developed a wonderful culture by the 14th century B.C.

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to which aspect of agriculture during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)?

history when, where and how development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

  1. Domestication of livestock

  2. Exchange of tea for silver

  3. Irrigation

  4. Feudal distribution of land for farming

  5. Steppes

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to irrigation aspect of agriculture, During the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Which among the following helped propel the development of the Renaissance?

history when, where and how development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

  1. Deism

  2. Humanism

  3. Copernican Theory

  4. The Social Contract

  5. Mercantilism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Humanism was regarded as the most remarkable phenomena of the renaissance. It was a product of the spread of education and learning. Basically, it meant a decisive shift in concern for human as distinct from divine matters. It opposed religious asceticism. 

Which of the following king was related to Chahamana Dynasty?

history rajputs in indian history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century

  1. Jayachandra

  2. Bappa Rawal

  3. Prithviraj Chauhan

  4. Maharana Pratap

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prithviraj Chauhan or Rai Pithora in the folk legends was an Indian king from the Chahamana dynasty. He ruled Sapadalaksha, the traditional Chahamana territory, in present-day north-western India.

The author of Prithvirajraso was __________.

history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Chand Bardai

  3. Gopal Nayak

  4. Gorakh Nath

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prithvirajraso is an epic poem composed by Prithviraj's court poet, Chand Bardai. It narrates the heroic exploits of the Chauhan king, Prithviraj who ruled Ajmer and Delhi between 1165 and 1192. It also described the struggles between the Rajputs and Muhammad Ghori, besides providing details on the political, military and socio-economic structure of the Rajputs. 

The capital of the Chauhan kings in the 12th century was ___________.

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  1. Jaipur

  2. Delhi

  3. Ajmer

  4. Udaipur

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ajmer (Rajasthan) was the capital of the Chauhan kings in the twelfth century and later became the suba headquarters under the Mughals. The city provides an excellent example of religious coexistence.

The Chahamana (or Chauhan) king who founded the city of Ajmer and made it his capital was ________.

history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

  1. Ajayaraj

  2. Vigraharaj IV

  3. Vigraharaj III

  4. Prithviraj III

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ajayaraja was the great ruler of Chauhan dynasty. He established the city of Ajmer which was originally known as Ajyameru in 1113. He made it the capital of his kingdom.

The Chauhan king of Sakambhari Ajayaraj Chauhan established a City Ajayameru, which was later known as _______.

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  1. Barmer

  2. Jaipur

  3. Mewar

  4. Ajmer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chauhan king of Sakambhari – Ajayaraj Chauhan was a vassal of the Gurjara Pratihara. He established a city Ajaymeru, which was later known as Ajmer.

Which of the following king is known as Rai Pithora?

history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

  1. Maharana Pratap

  2. Prithviraj Chauhan

  3. Rana Kumbha

  4. Rawal Ratan Singh

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Correct Option: B
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Prithviraj Chauhan known as Rai Pithora in the folk legends. He was an Indian king from the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty.

Chauhans were originally from _______.

history rajputs in indian history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century

  1. Bengal

  2. Ajmer

  3. Kanauj

  4. Gujarat

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chauhans were the Rajput kings who ruled parts of northern India in the medieval period. They were the feudatories of the Gurjar-Pratiharas who in the Battle of Rajasthan assisted Nagabhatta I to defeat and protect the borders from the Arab Invasions. Manik Rai, the founder of the Chauhan dynasty, belonged to Ajmer.