Question 1

Which Rashtrakuta king led a successful expedition deep into North India and captured Kanauj, defeating the Pratihara ruler Nagabhata II?

Accepted Answer

Govinda III — Govinda III led a major northern campaign that defeated Nagabhata II and briefly asserted Rashtrakuta dominance over Kanauj, demonstrating the Rashtrakutas' significant role in the tripartite struggle despite being based in the Deccan.

Question 2

The Eastern Chalukya dynasty had its capital at which location?

Accepted Answer

Vengi — The Eastern Chalukyas, a branch established in the Andhra region, ruled from their capital at Vengi — distinct from the main Chalukya line based first at Badami and later Kalyani.

Question 3

Which Paramara king of Malwa was a renowned polymath, writing works on architecture (Samarangana Sutradhara) and astronomy?

Accepted Answer

Raja Bhoja — Raja Bhoja of Dhara, the most celebrated Paramara ruler, was a genuine scholar-king credited with works spanning architecture (Samarangana Sutradhara), astronomy, and poetics — his court became a byword for learning in later Indian tradition.

Question 4

In Pallava administration, what was Eripatti?

Accepted Answer

Land designated specifically for the maintenance of local village tanks/reservoirs — Eripatti land was specifically set aside to fund the upkeep of village irrigation tanks (Eri) — reflecting the administrative priority given to water management in an agrarian economy dependent on tank irrigation.

Question 5

The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was completed in 1010 CE by which Chola emperor?

Accepted Answer

Rajaraja I — Rajaraja I completed the massive Brihadisvara (Rajarajesvara) Temple in 1010 CE, a UNESCO World Heritage monument and the crowning architectural statement of Chola imperial power, with a vimana over 60 meters tall.

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