Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty MCQs

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What was the capital city of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty?
- A) Kannauj
- B) Delhi
- C) Ujjain
- D) Ajmer
Which century marked the rise of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty in Indian history?
- A) 6th century AD
- B) 8th century AD
- C) 10th century AD
- D) 12th century AD
Who was the founder of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty?
- A) Harsha
- B) Nagabhata I
- C) Rajyapala
- D) Mihira Bhoja
Which empire did the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty frequently clash with during its reign?
- A) Gupta Empire
- B) Chola Empire
- C) Rashtrakuta Empire
- D) Maurya Empire
Which ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty is credited with establishing political stability and expanding the empire?
- A) Nagabhata II
- B) Vatsaraja
- C) Bhoja I
- D) Mahendrapala I
The Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty is known for its patronage of which religion?
- A) Buddhism
- B) Jainism
- C) Hinduism
- D) Zoroastrianism
During the reign of which Gurjara-Pratihara ruler did the empire reach its zenith in terms of territorial expansion and cultural achievements?
- A) Mihira Bhoja
- B) Nagabhata II
- C) Vatsaraja
- D) Mahendrapala I
Which region of India was not under the control of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty at its peak?
- A) Northern India
- B) Central India
- C) Western India
- D) Southern India
The Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty played a significant role in resisting the invasions of which foreign power in India?
- A) Greeks
- B) Huns
- C) Mongols
- D) Arabs
Which famous Sanskrit poet was patronized by the Gurjara-Pratihara rulers?
- A) Kalidasa
- B) Valmiki
- C) Bana
- D) Tulsidas
What architectural style is often associated with the monuments built during the Gurjara-Pratihara rule?
- A) Dravidian
- B) Nagara
- C) Vesara
- D) Indo-Islamic
Who among the following rulers of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty was known for his military exploits and conquests?
- A) Mahendrapala I
- B) Nagabhata II
- C) Vatsaraja
- D) Bhoja I
Which famous Chinese traveler visited India during the reign of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty?
- A) Marco Polo
- B) Fa-Hien
- C) Hiuen Tsang
- D) Ibn Battuta
Which major river formed the eastern boundary of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire?
- A) Yamuna
- B) Ganges
- C) Narmada
- D) Godavari
The decline of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty began with the invasions of which Central Asian conqueror?
- A) Mahmud of Ghazni
- B) Timur
- C) Genghis Khan
- D) Babur
Which Gurjara-Pratihara ruler is credited with successfully repelling the Arab invasion of India?
- A) Vatsaraja
- B) Mihira Bhoja
- C) Mahendrapala I
- D) Nagabhata II
The Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty was primarily centered in which modern-day Indian state?
- A) Uttar Pradesh
- B) Rajasthan
- C) Madhya Pradesh
- D) Gujarat
Which literary work provides valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty?
- A) Arthashastra
- B) Ramayana
- C) Rajatarangini
- D) Ain-i-Akbari
Which Gurjara-Pratihara ruler is associated with the famous Iron pillar inscription in Delhi?
- A) Mahipala I
- B) Nagabhata II
- C) Mihira Bhoja
- D) Vatsaraja
The decline of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty paved the way for the rise of which subsequent Indian empire?
- A) Chola Empire
- B) Pallava Empire
- C) Rashtrakuta Empire
- D) Hoysala Empire
Which architectural marvel built during the Gurjara-Pratihara rule still stands as a testament to their engineering prowess?
- A) Kailash Temple, Ellora
- B) Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
- C) Khajuraho Temples
- D) Qutub Minar, Delhi
What title was used by the Gurjara-Pratihara rulers to signify their sovereignty and power?
- A) Maharaja
- B) Parameshwara
- C) Chakravartin
- D) Raja
Which Gurjara-Pratihara ruler is known for his diplomatic relations with the Arab world?
- A) Vatsaraja
- B) Mahipala I
- C) Nagabhata II
- D) Mihira Bhoja
The Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty actively participated in the trade along which major ancient trade route?
- A) Silk Road
- B) Spice Route
- C) Incense Route
- D) Amber Road
Which famous Indian mathematician and astronomer flourished during the Gurjara-Pratihara period?
- A) Aryabhata
- B) Brahmagupta
- C) Varahamihira
- D) Bhaskara II

MCQ Answers

A) Kannauj
B) 8th century AD
B) Nagabhata I
C) Rashtrakuta Empire
A) Nagabhata II
C) Hinduism
A) Mihira Bhoja
D) Southern India
D) Arabs
C) Bana
B) Nagara
B) Nagabhata II
C) Hiuen Tsang
A) Yamuna
B) Timur
D) Nagabhata II
B) Rajasthan
C) Rajatarangini
B) Nagabhata II
C) Rashtrakuta Empire
A) Kailash Temple, Ellora
C) Chakravartin
A) Vatsaraja
A) Silk Road
B) Brahmagupta