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Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

Arab travellers _________ and ____________ visited the court of King Mihir Bhoja of the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty.

  1. Ibn Batuta; Al-Masudi

  2. Abdur Razzak; Al-Masudi

  3. Suleiman; Al-Masudi

  4. Marco Polo; Ibn Batuta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Suleiman and Al-Masudi were Arab travelers who visited India during the Gurjara-Pratihara period and wrote accounts of the kingdom of Mihir Bhoja.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

Arab traveller Sulaiman praised __________ as one of the four powerful emperors of the world.

  1. Amoghavarsha

  2. Krishna

  3. Dhruva

  4. Dantidurga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The early reign of Amoghavarsha had to face many obstacles. But he was not interested in feuds and desired peace. Hence he got rid of the enmity by developing marital relations with the Gangas and the Pallavas. Since he was a peace-loving king, he had to give up some territories in the north. The ports of the west coast were busy trading centers and enjoyed great prosperity by developing trade relations with Persia and Arabian. Many travelers and merchants visited the kingdom during this period. Prominent among them was the Arab travaler Sulaiman. He has praised Amoghavarsha as one of the four powerful emperors of the World.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

___________ developed marital relations with Gangas and Pallavas.

  1. Dantidurga

  2. Amoghavarsha

  3. Dhruva

  4. Krishna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rashtrakuta kingdom which began with Dantidurga, continued with Krishna, Govinda II, Dhruva, Govinda III, Amoghavarsha and others, and reached its peak. The early reign of Amoghavarsha had to face many obstacles. But he was not interested in feuds and desired peace. Hence he got rid of the enemity by developing marital relations with the Gangas and the Pallavas.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

When was the Gahadwal Kingdom founded?

  1. ${9}^{th}$ Century
  2. ${11}^{th}$ century
  3. ${14}^{th}$ century
  4. ${8}^{th}$ century
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gahadwal dynasty, also known as the Gahadavalas of Kannauj, rose to power in the 11th century. They established their kingdom after the decline of the Kalachuris.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

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

  1. Jagannath Temple

  2. Kedarnath Temple

  3. Somnath Temple

  4. Dwarka Temple
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nagabhatta II, a prominent ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, is historically credited with the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple after it was destroyed by invaders.