Rajput Period MCQ Online Practice Test: Ancient Indian History - Exam Scorer

Ancient Indian History: Rajput Period MCQ Online Test

Q1. The world-famous temples of Khajuraho were constructed during the reign of which Rajput dynasty?

Correct Answer: Option A (Chandela Dynasty)

Detailed Explanation: The temples of Khajuraho in Bundelkhand (Madhya Pradesh) were built between 950 and 1050 CE by the Chandela rulers in Nagara style architecture.

Q2. Prithviraj III, who defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain, belonged to which famous dynasty?

Correct Answer: Option A (Chahamana / Chauhan Dynasty)

Detailed Explanation: Prithviraj III (Prithviraj Chauhan) was the ruler of the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty of Shakambhari, ruling from Ajmer and Delhi.

Q3. In Madhya Pradesh, the 11th-century historical structure of Bhojshala was built under the patronage of which dynasty?

Correct Answer: Option A (Paramara Dynasty)

Detailed Explanation: The Bhojshala at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, was established as a center of Sanskrit studies dedicated to Goddess Saraswati by the Paramara King Bhoja in the 11th century.

Q4. Jaimal and Patta were legendary Rajput warriors entrusted with the charge of defending which famous fort against Akbar in 1567–68?

Correct Answer: Option A (Chittor (Chittorgarh Fort))

Detailed Explanation: Jaimal Rathore and Patta Sisodia were handed the command of Chittorgarh fort by Maharana Udai Singh II during Mughal Emperor Akbar's siege in 1567–68 CE.

Q5. Which Chandela king constructed the grand Kandariya Mahadeva Temple at Khajuraho around 999 CE?

Correct Answer: Option A (King Dhangadeva)

Detailed Explanation: King Dhangadeva of the Chandela dynasty commissioned the construction of the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, at Khajuraho.

Q6. Which prominent dynasty made Kannauj (Kanyakubja) its capital in Northern India?

Correct Answer: Option A (Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty)

Detailed Explanation: Following the Tripartite Struggle, the Gurjara-Pratihara rulers (under Nagabhata II and Mihira Bhoja) made Kannauj their imperial capital.

Q7. When defeat became inevitable during a siege, Rajput men marched into their final battle performing which ritual?

Correct Answer: Option A (Saka (or Shak))

Detailed Explanation: When faced with imminent defeat, Rajput women committed 'Jauhar' (mass self-immolation), while Rajput men performed 'Saka'—donning saffron robes and fighting to the death.

Q8. Who was considered the most powerful and greatest ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty?

Correct Answer: Option A (Mihira Bhoja)

Detailed Explanation: Mihira Bhoja (ruled c. 836–885 CE) expanded the Pratihara Empire across northern India, adopting the title 'Adivaraha'.

Q9. Prithviraj Chauhan married Sanyogita, who was the daughter of which rival Gahadavala king of Kannauj?

Correct Answer: Option A (Jayachandra)

Detailed Explanation: According to folklore and Prithviraj Raso, Prithviraj Chauhan married Sanyogita, the daughter of his arch-rival King Jayachandra of Kannauj.

Q10. Who was the father of Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj III)?

Correct Answer: Option A (Someshvara Chauhan)

Detailed Explanation: Someshvara Chauhan was the Chahamana ruler of Ajmer and father of Prithviraj III; his mother was Queen Karpuradevi.

Q11. Which two prominent cities were under the direct political control of the Chahamanas (Chauhans)?

Correct Answer: Option A (Delhi and Ajmer)

Detailed Explanation: The Chahamanas originally ruled from Shakambhari/Ajmer and later expanded to control Delhi after defeating the Tomar Rajputs.

Q12. In 1191 CE, which Rajput dynasty ruler defeated Muhammad Ghori at the First Battle of Tarain?

Correct Answer: Option A (Chauhan (Prithviraj Chauhan))

Detailed Explanation: Prithviraj Chauhan III routed Muhammad Ghori's forces at Tarain (Karnal, Haryana) in 1191 CE during their first encounter.

Q13. Delhi (Dhillika) first became a royal capital under the rulers of which dynasty?

Correct Answer: Option A (Tomar Rajput Dynasty)

Detailed Explanation: Delhi (Dhillika) was founded and made a capital city by Tomar Rajput King Anangpal I / Anangpal II in the 8th–11th century CE.

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