UPSC Prelims Marathon 8 November – Early Medieval Dynasties in North India – 2025

With reference to the Karakotadynasty of Kashmir(625 AD-855 AD), consider the following statements:
1.The founder, Durlabhavardhana, extended his empire to include territories in the Punjaband parts of Gandhara.
2.Lalitaditya Muktapida’s reign is considered the peak of the Karakotadynasty, marked by the construction of the colossal Martand Sun Temple.
3.The Nilamata Purana, which details the history and culture of Kashmir, is believed to have been commissioned during this dynasty.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Gurjara-Pratiharadynasty?
1.They successfully repelled the Arabincursions from Sindhinto North Indiaduring the 8th century AD.
2.Mihira Bhoja(Bhoja I) was the greatest ruler, whose reign was confirmed by the accounts of the Arab traveler Sulaiman.
3.Their empire disintegrated into several smaller Rajputstates, including the Chandelasand Kalachuris, in the 10th and 11th centuries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Paladynasty of Bengal, consider the following statements:
1.The dynasty was established after the local notables elected Gopalaas king, ending a period of anarchy known as Matsyanyaya.
2.Dharmapalaand Devapalawere active participants in the Tripartite Strugglefor control over Kannauj.
3.The Palarulers were fervent patrons of Jainismand sponsored the construction of several Basadisin their capital Pataliputra.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following correctly describes the Palaand Senadynasties’ contribution to artand literaturein Bengal?

With reference to the Senadynasty (c. 1095–1250 AD) of Bengal, consider the following statements:
1.They replaced the Paladynasty and established their rule in Bengaland Bihar.
2.Ballala Senaauthored the Danasagaraand introduced the practice of Kulinismto regulate the social status of Brahminsand Kshatriyas.
3.The dynasty was finally overthrown by the invasion of Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Chandeladynasty of Jejakabhukti(Bundelkhand), consider the following statements:
1.They initially served as feudatoriesof the Gurjara-Pratiharasbefore declaring independence under Yashovarman.
2.The famous Khajurahogroup of temples, known for the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, was built during their peak period.
3.Vidyadharawas the last powerful Chandelaruler who offered strong resistance to Mahmud of Ghazni.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The Eastern Gangadynasty of Kalinga(Orissa) is primarily remembered for its architectural contribution under the king Anantavarman Chodaganga. Which of the following monuments did he commission?