www.gradeup.co Early Medieval Period 1. Who was the founder of Ghaznavid Empire with its capital at Ghazni? Ans. Alp-tigin 2. Who was the poet laureate at the court of Mahmud Ghazni? Ans. Firdausi 3. According to some accounts, which king of Hindushahi had entered a funeral pyre following his defeat against Mahmud twice? Ans. Jayapala 4. By which name a Sanskrit literary work, Panchatantra was translated into Arabic during early medieval period? Ans. Kalila wa Dimma 5. Who was the tenth century Arab traveler who noted that most Indian Princess while holding court, allowed their women to be seen unveiled by all the men present, not excluding even foreigners? Ans. Abu Zaid 6. Queen Didda ruled which of the following region for fifty years and withstood all intrigues against her? Ans. Kashmir 7. Who was the Arab astronomer who studied at Banaras for ten years during the ninth century? Ans. Abu Maashir of Balkh 8. Lilawati, a text in mathematics was written by? Ans. Bhaskara II 9. Who was the only female Alvar among the 12 Alvar saints of South India? Ans. Andal 10. Who were the founders of a popular movement known as Lingayat or Vir Saiva Movement which arose during twelfth century? 1 www.gradeup.co Ans. Basava and Channabasava 11. Who among the following had given the philosophy of Advaitavada? Ans. Adi Shankara 12. Shahenama was written by which of the following Persian writer? Ans. Firdausi 13. Which Chauhan ruler captured Chittor and established Ajmer and made it his capital? Ans. Vigrahraj 14. Who among the following was the first attacker to invade Sindh region from central Asia during early medieval period? Ans. Muhammad-Bin-Qasim in 711 A.D. 15. Who was the first to levy Jaziya tax in the Sindh region which was initially a security tax and later it became a religious tax? Ans. Muhammad-Bin-Qasim 16. Which historian mentioned that Mahmud invaded India seventeen times? Ans. Henry Eliot 17. Chachnama was mainly written in the eight century was written in which language? Ans. Persian 18. Who translated Brahmagupats’s work Brahmasidhhanta into Arabic language? Ans. Al Fazari 19. In 1178 A.D., Muhammad Ghori attacked Gujarat. Which ruler faced him near Mount Abu and defeated him? Ans. Mulraj II 20. In 1025, when Mahmud Ghazni attacked Somanth, who was the ruler of the region? 2 www.gradeup.co Ans. Bhima I 21. Who wrote Tehkik – e- Hind? Ans. Al Beruni 22. Who was the last Ghaznavid ruler? Ans. Khusrav Shah 23. The first battle of Tarain was between whom among the following? Ans. Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan 24. The Second Battle of Tarain was in which year? Ans. 1192 A.D. 25. Who was the commander in chief of the army of Prithviraj Chauhan during first battle of Tarain? Ans. Skanda 26. Who was the writer of the book “Prithviraj Raso”? Ans. Chandra Bardai 27. In 1194, which ruler was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the battle of Chandawar? Ans. Jaychand 28. The theory which says that the Rajput’s are descendants of the races like Sakas, Kushanas, Hunas etc. was given by? Ans. Col. James Todd 29. Whose theory says that Rajputs were of mixed race? Ans. V.A. Smith 30. The theory of Agnikula, that Rajput were the descendant of Agni was mentioned in which of the following book? Ans. Prithviraj raso of Chandra Bardai 3 www.gradeup.co 31. According to Agnikula theory, which were the four Rajput Clans were born from agnikunda? Ans. Chauhans, Chalukyas, Parmaras and Pratiharas. 32. Who was the founder of Gurjar Pratihar dynasty? Ans. Nagabhata I 33. Which Gurjar Pratihar ruler rebuilds the Somnath Temple in 815, which was destroyed by Arab armies of Junayad in 725 AD? Ans. Nagabhatta II 34. The Gurjar Pratihar king, Mihirbhoja who ruled till 885 AD was assumed the title of? Ans. Adivaraha 35. The Tomar Dynasty of Dhillika was established by? Ans. Anangpal Tomar 36. Who removed The Iron Pillar of Delhi from its original position (probably Mathura) and set up in 1052 AD in Delhi? Ans. Anangpal 37. Which Chauhan ruler captured Dhilika (Delhi) from Tomars? Ans. Vigrahraj 38. The Bhojpur Lake, a beautiful water body near Bhopal was built during the period of which of the following Parmar ruler? Ans. Raja Bhoj 39. The Parmara Dynasty of Malwa was established by which ruler? Ans. Upendra (Krishnaraj) 40. Who wrote Saraswatikantabharna? Ans. Raja Bhoj 41. Due to his tremendous work for literature and poetry, Raja Bhoj was entitled with? 4 www.gradeup.co Ans. Mahakavi 42. The Bhojeshwar Temple near Bhopal, was built by Raja Bhoj, is dedicated to which god? Ans. Lord Shiva 43. Who established the dynasty of Chandals of Jejakabhukti? Ans. Nanuka 44. Which Chandela ruler built the Kandariya Mahadev Temple? Ans. Vidhyadhara Note: Raja Dhandadeva (Other Sources) 45. Who is known for building the most beautiful Khaujraho Temples of Parsvanath and Vishwavanath? Ans. King Dhang 46. The Battle of Mahoba was fought among which of the following two ruler? Ans. Paradidev and Prithviraj Chauhan-III 47. What was the capital of Solanki dynasty? Ans. Anhilwara 48. The Gujarati Culture, language and script mainly flourished during the period of which Solanki ruler? Ans. Mulraja 49. The Delwara Temple was built by Vimal Shah, who was the minister of? Ans. Bhima I 50. Who among the following was regarded as the first Buddhist ruler of Bengal? Ans. Gopal 5 .