Exploring New Kingdoms and Rulers

A major reason for the rise of new kingdoms in early medieval India was (a)  

• Decline of the Roman Empire
• Weakening of large empires
• Discovery of new continents
• Invention of gunpowder

Match the following dynasties with the field they are best known for:

• Harappan civilization

• Temple architecture and administration

• Gupta dynasty

• Shipbuilding

• Chola maritime activities

• Pottery

• Chola dynasty

• Astronomy

Flash Card: Which new kingdom emerged in the Deccan region during the early medieval period?

• Cholas

• Palas

• Rashtrakutas

• Guptas

Flash Card: Who was the founder of the Chola dynasty?

• Rajendra Chola I

• Vijayalaya Chola

• Harsha

• Krishna III

Flash Card: Which religion had a significant influence on the rulers of the Pala dynasty?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Islam

Flash Card: The tripartite struggle was mainly fought among which three dynasties?

• Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas

• Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas

• Guptas, Mauryas, Satavahanas

• Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Yadavas

Flash Card: Which king is known for building the famous Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur?

• Rajaraja Chola I

• Mahipala

• Mihira Bhoja

• Krishna III

Flash Card: The Pratihara dynasty ruled mainly over which region?

• Eastern India

• Northern and Western India

• Southern India

• Central India

Flash Card: Which of the following was a key feature of the administration of new kingdoms?

• Centralized bureaucracy

• Feudal system with local chiefs

• Direct democracy

• Rule by merchants

Flash Card: Who among the following was a famous Pala ruler?

• Mihira Bhoja

• Dharmapala

• Rajendra Chola I

• Pulakeshin II