GK / GS · Chapter 10
Early Medieval India (Rajputs, Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas) PYQs
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The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj 8 PYQs
- The term 'Samantas' in the context of early medieval Indian kingdoms refers to?Delhi Police 2026 · 08 Jan 2026
- Which emerging powers contributed to the decline of Karkota political influence in northern India after the death of Lalitaditya Muktapida?SSC CGL 2026 · 13 Oct 2026
- The famous Tripartite Struggle, in which Dharmapala played a crucial role to establish control over northern India, was fought among which three…DSSSB 2026 · 23 Sep 2026
- The Gurjara Pratihara dynasty was founded by which Rajput ruler in the Malwa region during the eighth century?DSSSB 2026 · 28 Sep 2026
- Which dynasty had Manyakheta as its capital, which was sacked by the Paramaras in 972 CE, marking the decline of its imperial power?DSSSB 2026 · 03 Oct 2026
- During the early medieval period (c. 8th–10th century CE), which dynasty emerged victorious in the Tripartite Struggle by defeating the Palas and…DSSSB 2026 · 12 Oct 2026
- Which ruler founded the Pala dynasty in eastern India during the eighth century?DSSSB 2026 · 13 Oct 2026
- Which dynasty had established Manyakheta or Malkhed near Sholapur as its capital during the Early Medieval period?DSSSB 2026 · 18 Oct 2026
Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas 5 PYQs
- Under what unusual circumstances did Gopala establish the Pala dynasty?SSC CGL 2026 · 23 Oct 2026
- Which Pala ruler is known to have founded the famous Vikramashila University near Bhagalpur in Bihar?DSSSB 2026 · 21 Sep 2026
- Who founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8th century AD, whose capital was Manyakheta or Malkhed near Sholapur?DSSSB 2026 · 12 Oct 2026
- Who had founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8th century AD?DSSSB 2026 · 17 Oct 2026
- Who founded the Pala Dynasty in eastern India?DSSSB 2026 · 17 Oct 2026
Rajput Clans and Regional Kingdoms 3 PYQs
- When the Chauhans tried to expand towards the west and east, from whom did they face opposition?SSC MTS 2026 · 10 Feb 2026
- After being defeated by the Mughals, which Rajputs of Mewar were honourably treated and give their lands back (watan) as assignments?SSC MTS 2026 · 13 Feb 2026
- Which early medieval dynasty of Jejakabhukti commissioned the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple at Khajuraho, one of the finest examples of the Nagara style…DSSSB 2026 · 18 Oct 2026
Arab, Ghaznavid and Ghurid Invasions 5 PYQs
- Mahmud of Ghazni's numerous raids into the Indian subcontinent were primarily driven by which objective?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026
- In which year was Prithviraj III defeated by Sultan Muhammad Ghori?SSC MTS 2026 · 16 Feb 2026
- The decisive victory that paved the way for the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate was Muhammad Ghori’s triumph in the Second Battle of:Delhi Police 2026 · 21 Jan 2026
- In the First Battle of Tarain fought in 1191 CE, which ruler defeated Muhammad Ghori and left him badly wounded?DSSSB 2026 · 29 Sep 2026
- Which Rajput ruler was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain (AD 1192)?DSSSB 2026 · 16 Oct 2026