About the Topic: The Pratiharas played an important role in North Indian history during the Early Medieval period. Practice MCQ Questions covering rulers, administration, Tripartite Struggle and cultural contributions.
The north Indian dynasties that confronted the Rashtrakutas were:
Correct Answer:
(C) The Pratiharas and the Palas
The Rashtrakutas, emerging as a dominant power in the Deccan, frequently confronted the Pratiharas of western India and the Palas of Bengal. These conflicts were part of the larger tripartite struggle for control over the rich Gangetic plains and Kanauj.
Ques: 2
Who was the first prominent ruler of the Pratihara dynasty?
Correct Answer:
(B) Nagabhatta
Nagabhata I was the first prominent ruler of the Pratihara dynasty. He successfully defended western India against Arab invasions, laying the foundations for the dynasty’s later rise to prominence in northern India.
Ques: 3
The Pratihara ruler who occupied Kannauj?
Correct Answer:
(C) Nagabhata
Nagabhata II, a successor of the Pratihara dynasty, occupied Kannauj and made it a central seat of power. His control over Kannauj was a crucial development that elevated the Pratiharas’ status among the tripartite powers vying for supremacy in northern India.
Ques: 4
Pratihara dynasty came to an end in:
Correct Answer:
(B) 1018 A.D
The Pratihara dynasty effectively came to an end around 1018 A.D., after repeated defeats by external invaders like Mahmud of Ghazni and internal decline, marking the collapse of their once formidable empire.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements
1. Rajputs came into existence before the downfall of Pratihara empire.
2. The Rajputs rulers divided the kingdoms among landed units called jars.
3. Rajput women enjoyed the same position as men.
Which of the above is/are not correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
2 and 3 only
Statement 2 is incorrect because Rajput rulers divided their kingdoms into administrative units, but not specifically called “jars.” Statement 3 is also incorrect as Rajput women, although respected, did not enjoy equal status with men, especially in terms of political and military rights. Therefore, both statements 2 and 3 are not correct.