- A. Kalhana
- B. Vishakadatta
- C. Rajasekara
- D. Chand Bardai
d) Chand Bardai
d) Chand Bardai
- A. Bhoja I
- B. Naga Bhatta I
- C. Jayapala
- D. Chandradeva
b) Naga Bhatta I
b) Naga Bhatta I
- A. Mangolia
- B. Turkey
- C. Persia
- D. Afghanistan
d) Afghanistan
d) Afghanistan
- A. To destroy idolatry
- B. To plunder the wealth of India
- C. To spread Islam in India
- D. To establish a Muslim state in India –
d) Chand Bardai
d) Chand Bardai
- A. Palas
- B. Pratiharas
- C. Chauhans
- D. Chalukyas
(b) Pratiharas
(b) Pratiharas
Dharmpala
2. Arabs conquered Sind in …………….
712 A.D ( C.E)
3. The city of Ajmer was founded by ………………….
Simharaji
4. The Khandarya temple is in ……….
Madhya Pradesh
Dharmpala
2. Arabs conquered Sind in …………….
712 A.D ( C.E)
3. The city of Ajmer was founded by ………………….
Simharaji
4. The Khandarya temple is in ……….
Madhya Pradesh
Rajputana
2. Tomaras were ruling in the ………………….. region.
Harayana
3. Thirty-six royal Rajput clans were listed by ………………. in 1829.
James Tod
4. Harichandra laid the foundation of the ………….. dynasties
Gujarat
5. ………………….. was the first and prominent ruler of Pratiharas.
Nagabhatta I
6. Deva Pala donated 5 villages to…………………..
Buddhists
7.The Founder of the second Pala dynasty was…………………..
Mahipala I
8. The Chauhans capital was…………………..
Ans:
Sakambari
9. A was the bride choosing the bridegroom of her choice.
suyamwara
10. Rajasthani painting focuses on…………………..themes.
religious
11. The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has …………………..temples.
30
12. The Palas were adherents to …………………..school of Buddhism.
Mahayana
13. The monk ………………….. reformed Tibetan Buddhism.
Atisha
14. Islam originated at …………………..in Arabia.
Mecca
15. The founder of Islam was Prophet…………………..
Muhammad Nabi
Rajputana
2. Tomaras were ruling in the ………………….. region.
Harayana
3. Thirty-six royal Rajput clans were listed by ………………. in 1829.
James Tod
4. Harichandra laid the foundation of the ………….. dynasties
Gujarat
5. ………………….. was the first and prominent ruler of Pratiharas.
Nagabhatta I
6. Deva Pala donated 5 villages to…………………..
Buddhists
7.The Founder of the second Pala dynasty was…………………..
Mahipala I
8. The Chauhans capital was…………………..
Ans:
Sakambari
9. A was the bride choosing the bridegroom of her choice.
suyamwara
10. Rajasthani painting focuses on…………………..themes.
religious
11. The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has …………………..temples.
30
12. The Palas were adherents to …………………..school of Buddhism.
Mahayana
13. The monk ………………….. reformed Tibetan Buddhism.
Atisha
14. Islam originated at …………………..in Arabia.
Mecca
15. The founder of Islam was Prophet…………………..
Muhammad Nabi
- A. Mount Abu
- B. Bundelkhand
- C. Konark
A
B
1. Khajuraho
b) Bundelkhand
2. Sun temple
c) Konark
3. Dilwara Temple
a) Mount Abu
A
B
1. Khajuraho
b) Bundelkhand
2. Sun temple
c) Konark
3. Dilwara Temple
a) Mount Abu
False
2. King Gopala was elected by the people.
True
3. The temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
False
4.Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood.
True
5. Indians learnt the numerals 0-9 from Arabs.
False
False
2. King Gopala was elected by the people.
True
3. The temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
False
4.Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood.
True
5. Indians learnt the numerals 0-9 from Arabs.
False
- A. R is the correct explanation of A.
- B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C. A is wrong and R is correct.
- D. A and R are wrong.
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
Questions 2.
Statement I : Mahipala could not extend his domain beyond Benaras.
Statement II : Mahipala and Rajendra Chola were contemporaries.
a) I is correct
b) II is correct
c) I and II are correct
d) I and II are false.
c) I and II are correct
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
Questions 2.
Statement I : Mahipala could not extend his domain beyond Benaras.
Statement II : Mahipala and Rajendra Chola were contemporaries.
a) I is correct
b) II is correct
c) I and II are correct
d) I and II are false.
c) I and II are correct
- A. R is the correct explanation of A
- B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C. A is correct and R is wrong.
- D. A is wrong and R is correct.
c) I and II are correct.
c) I and II are correct.
- A. R is the correct explanation of A.
- B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C. A is correct and R is wrong.
- D. A is wrong and R is correct.
a) R is the correct explanation of A
a) R is the correct explanation of A
There was a tripartite struggle between the Gujara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Rashtrakutas of Deccan, and the Palas of Bengal wanted to establish their supremacy over the fertile region of Kanauj.
In this process, all their powers were weakened.
There was a tripartite struggle between the Gujara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Rashtrakutas of Deccan, and the Palas of Bengal wanted to establish their supremacy over the fertile region of Kanauj.
In this process, all their powers were weakened.
The Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawar’s.
The Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawar’s.
Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty.
Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty.
The impact of the Arab conquest of Sind was
Islam was spread over Indian regions.
Arab Scholars translated Sanskrit books into Arabic.
The importance of zero was learned by Arabs from India.
The Arabs learned the numerals 0 to 9 from India.
The people in the west and the Arabs learned the game of chess from the Indians.
The impact of the Arab conquest of Sind was
Islam was spread over Indian regions.
Arab Scholars translated Sanskrit books into Arabic.
The importance of zero was learned by Arabs from India.
The Arabs learned the numerals 0 to 9 from India.
The people in the west and the Arabs learned the game of chess from the Indians.
Some of the important examples of the Rajput buildings are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh. Ranthambhore and Kumbhalgarh (all in Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi, and Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh).
Some of the important examples of the Rajput buildings are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh. Ranthambhore and Kumbhalgarh (all in Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi, and Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh).
Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India.
The initial raids were against the Shahi kingdom and its King Jayapala was defeated in 1001 A.D.
The Successor of Jayapala, Anand Pala fought against Mahmud in the battle of Waihind and defeated in 1008 A.D.
In 1011 he raided Nagarkot in Punjab hills and Thaneswar.
In 1018 Mahmud Plundered the holy city of Mathura and attacked Kanauj.
He raids Gujarat and in 1024 A.D. (CE) Mahmud defeated Solanki King and plundered Anhilwad.
He sacked the famous temple of Somnath by breaking the idol.
His last campaign was through Sind in 1030A.D. (CE).
Mahmud died in 1030 A.D.
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Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India.
The initial raids were against the Shahi kingdom and its King Jayapala was defeated in 1001 A.D.
The Successor of Jayapala, Anand Pala fought against Mahmud in the battle of Waihind and defeated in 1008 A.D.
In 1011 he raided Nagarkot in Punjab hills and Thaneswar.
In 1018 Mahmud Plundered the holy city of Mathura and attacked Kanauj.
He raids Gujarat and in 1024 A.D. (CE) Mahmud defeated Solanki King and plundered Anhilwad.
He sacked the famous temple of Somnath by breaking the idol.
His last campaign was through Sind in 1030A.D. (CE).
Mahmud died in 1030 A.D.
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Mahmud Ghazni invasion:
Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India. He initially raided the shahi kingdom. After his victory over Shahi and Waihind, he extended his rule over Punjab. But his subsequent raids were aimed at plundering the rich temples and cities of North India. Some of the cities were Nagarkot, Thaneshwar, Mathura, and Anhilwad. He plundered the famous temple of Somnath, breaking the idol.
Muhammad Ghor’s invasion:
Muhammad of Ghor who was initially a vassal of Ghazni took over its control after the death of Mahmud Ghazni. Unlike Ghazni, he wanted to extend his empire in India and captured Multan and Punjab.
Question b.
Find out

Mahmud Ghazni invasion:
Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India. He initially raided the shahi kingdom. After his victory over Shahi and Waihind, he extended his rule over Punjab. But his subsequent raids were aimed at plundering the rich temples and cities of North India. Some of the cities were Nagarkot, Thaneshwar, Mathura, and Anhilwad. He plundered the famous temple of Somnath, breaking the idol.
Muhammad Ghor’s invasion:
Muhammad of Ghor who was initially a vassal of Ghazni took over its control after the death of Mahmud Ghazni. Unlike Ghazni, he wanted to extend his empire in India and captured Multan and Punjab.
Question b.
Find out

Harsha: A famous king of the Rajput clans.
Rajputs: Rajputra Means scion of the royal blood. They are known for their valour and chivalry. They ruled northern and central India.
Kanauj: A very fertile region, there was a prolonged tripartite struggle between Pratiharas of Malwa, Rashtrakutas of Deccan and the Palas of Bengal.
Vikramashila: Dharmapala, the pala king founded Vikramashik Monastery, which became a great centre of Buddhist learning.
Prithiviraj: Prithiviraj Chauhan, the last of Chauhan’s kings, was considered the greatest of all Chauhan rulers.
Caliph: Caliph means a representative of Prophet Muhammad.
b. Time Line:
Write the event for the given year in each column.

Harsha: A famous king of the Rajput clans.
Rajputs: Rajputra Means scion of the royal blood. They are known for their valour and chivalry. They ruled northern and central India.
Kanauj: A very fertile region, there was a prolonged tripartite struggle between Pratiharas of Malwa, Rashtrakutas of Deccan and the Palas of Bengal.
Vikramashila: Dharmapala, the pala king founded Vikramashik Monastery, which became a great centre of Buddhist learning.
Prithiviraj: Prithiviraj Chauhan, the last of Chauhan’s kings, was considered the greatest of all Chauhan rulers.
Caliph: Caliph means a representative of Prophet Muhammad.
b. Time Line:
Write the event for the given year in each column.

King Jayapala
King Jayapala
Rajasthani
Rajasthani
36
36
Muhammad of Ghor
Muhammad of Ghor
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
- A. R is the correct explanation of A.
- B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C. A is correct and R is wrong.
- D. A is wrong and R is correct.
a) R Is the correct explanation of A.
a) R Is the correct explanation of A.
- A. 1,2 and 3 are correct.
- B. 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
- C. 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
- D. 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
b) 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
b) 1, 2, and 4 are correct.