MCQ on Class 7 Rajput Age New Ruler and States
1. During which medieval period in Indian history is Rajput Yuga commonly referred to?
a) 700 to 1200 AD
b) 500 to 1000 AD
c) 1200 to 1700 AD
d) 600 to 1100 AD
2. Which Indian region saw the emergence of independent kingdoms after the death of Harshavardhana in the seventh century?
a) Northern India
b) Southern India
c) Eastern India
d) Western India
3. What qualities were the Rajputs of India known for during the medieval period?
a) Cowardice and deceit
b) Fearlessness and adherence to truth
c) Dishonesty and betrayal
d) Indifference to warfare
4. Which town became a place of pilgrimage due to its magnificent temples during the Rajput Yuga?
a) Khajuraho
b) Kalinjar
c) Mahoba
d) Ajmeru
5. Who founded the Garhwal state and made Kanoj and Kashi his capital?
a) Chandradev
b) Raja Bhoja
c) Siddharaj Jaisingh
d) Krishnaraja
6. Which battle marked the end of Rajput rule over Delhi and the establishment of Muslim rule?
a) Battle of Terai
b) Battle of Karnal
c) Battle of Ghazni
d) Battle of Thaneswar
7. What was the significance of Anhilwad Patan, founded by Vanraj Chavda?
a) It was a place of pilgrimage.
b) It was a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
c) It was a town named after his friend.
d) It was the capital of the Chavda dynasty.
8. Who is considered the golden age ruler of the Solanki dynasty in Gujarat?
a) Siddharaj Jaisingh
b) Kumarpal
c) Bhimdev Pratham
d) Meenaldevi
9. What did Rani Udayamati build in Patan that received UNESCO World Heritage status?
a) Khajuraho Temples
b) Mahoba Fort
c) Rani Vav
d) Kalinjar Temple
10. Who composed the grammar book named ‘Siddhahemshabdanushasana’ during the Solanki dynasty?
a) Kalhan
b) Chahman (Chauhan)
c) Hemchandracharyaji
d) Siddharaj Jaisingh
11. Which dynasty was known as the Eastern Chalukyas, ruling between the Godavari and Krishna rivers?
a) Chalukyas of Vengi
b) Chalukyas of Kalyani
c) Palavansh
d) Sen dynasty
12. When did the sultanate period end in Gujarat, giving way to Mughal rule?
a) 540 AD
b) 1095 AD
c) 1304 AD
d) 1600 AD
13. Who was the first king of the Chalukya dynasty who established an independent state with Vatapi as its capital?
a) Pulakeshi first
b) Kirtivarman
c) Pulakeshi second
d) Siddharaj Jaisingh
14. Which Indian region is referred to as the southern states south of the Narmada river?
a) Northern India
b) Eastern India
c) Western India
d) Southern India
15. What is the name of the dynasty that ruled in Bengal in the middle of the 8th century?
a) Palavansh
b) Chalukyas of Vengi
c) Chalukyas of Kalyani
d) Sen dynasty
16. Which Rajput dynasty helped defeat Sultan Shihabuddin Ghori in 1178 AD?
a) Solankis
b) Chahmans (Chauhans)
c) Vaghelas
d) Palavansh
17. What did the Solankis gift to Arnoraj for his loyal service, leading to his descendants being called Vaghela?
a) Village of Khajuraho
b) Village of Vyadhrapalli
c) Village of Ajmeru
d) Village of Kalinjar
18. During whose reign did the Sultanate period begin in Gujarat around 1304 AD?
a) Siddharaj Jaisingh
b) Kumarpal
c) Karnadeva
d) Veer Dhawal
19. Which dynasty is known for its rulers like Pulakeshi first and Pulakeshi second?
a) Palavansh
b) Chalukyas of Vengi
c) Chalukyas of Kalyani
d) Solanki dynasty
20. Who was the first ruler of the Chalukya dynasty, with Vatapi as its capital?
a) Pulakeshi first
b) Kirtivarman
c) Pulakeshi second
d) Siddharaj Jaisingh
Answer key
1. a) 700 to 1200 AD
2. a) Northern India
3. b) Fearlessness and adherence to truth
4. a) Khajuraho
5. a) Chandradev
6. a) Battle of Terai
7. c) It was a town named after his friend.
8. a) Siddharaj Jaisingh
9. c) Rani Vav
10. c) Hemchandracharyaji
11. a) Chalukyas of Vengi
12. d) 1600 AD
13. a) Pulakeshi first
14. d) Southern India
15. a) Palavansh
16. b) Chahmans (Chauhans)
17. b) Village of Vyadhrapalli
18. c) Karnadeva
19. d) Solanki dynasty
20. a) Pulakeshi first
