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

________ languages were used  in Pala kingdom.

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala period saw a flourishing of literature and scholarship where Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Pali were all utilized in various religious and administrative contexts.

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

Gopala's original kingdom was in _______.

  1. west Bengal

  2. East Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. MAdhya pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gopala, the founder of the Pala dynasty, rose to power in the region of Bengal, specifically East Bengal, after a period of instability.

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

Devpala was succeeded by ________.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Vikrampala

  3. Govindapala

  4. Mahipala
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Devapala was succeeded by his cousin Vigrahapala (often referred to as Vikrampala in some texts), marking a transition in the dynasty's leadership.

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

During the Rajput era, India was ruled over by only one king.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajput era was characterized by a fragmented political landscape with numerous independent kingdoms and clans, rather than a single unified empire.

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

________religion was followed by Palas.

  1. Hinayana Buddhism

  2. Mahayan Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Hinduism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala kings were great patrons of Buddhism, specifically the Mahayana school, and were responsible for the establishment of major centers like Vikramshila.