Chauhan Dynasty and Chauhans of Shakambhari MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: The word Chauhan is the vernacular form of the Sanskrit term Chahamana. While the earlier versions of Chandbardai’s work Prthviraj Raso doesnot mention Chauhan as born from Agnikunda, the later versions do. Ancient History of Rajasthan: The history of human settlement in the […]
Guhil Dynasty of Mewar MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: The kingdom of Mewar includes present day districts of Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Dungarpur, and Banswara. The region was originally called Medhpaat and Lord Shiva (Ekling Nath) is called Medhpateshwar (Lord of Medhpaat). Over time, the name Medhpath became Mewar. The creators of Mewar’s ruling dynasty
Pratihars of Bhinmal MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: Pratihars of Bhinmal- the strongest of the Gurjara-Prathira branch was the one at Bhinmal, under king Vyaghramukha. The Gurjar clan, which ruled at Bhinmal, was known as Chapas (this name is a short version of Chapotkrisht, Sanskrit word which means excelled in archery or strong bowmen).
Gurjara Empire and Pratihara of Mandore MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: Gurjara Kingdom From 550 to 1018 AD, the Gurjars played a great part in history of Northern India nearly for 500 years. The Gurjara-Pratihara King Nagabhatt I won Kannuaj and established rule over most of Rajasthan. The capital of their Kingdom was shreemal,
Theories of Origin of Rajputs MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: The Origin of Rajputs The term Rajput starts coming in use from the 6th Century AD. The origin of the Rajputs is the subject of debate. There are four main streams of thought on origin of Rajputs: Foreign origin theory of Rajputs This theory
Archaeological Sites in Rajasthan MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: The Archaeological Sites in Rajasthan reveal not merely a chronological arrangement of events & incidents, but also an analysis of development of society, its culture and changing panorama of the socio-economic conditions. (MCQ)Â Ancient History of Rajasthan: The history of human settlement in the West Indian
Gupta Period in Rajasthan MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: In Ancient India, the Gupta Dynasty ruled the mid-to-late 3rd century (approximately) to 543 AD. Founded by Sri Gupta, the dynasty rose to fame with rulers like Chandragupta-I, Samudragupta, etc. (MCQ)Â Ancient History of Rajasthan: The history of human settlement in the West Indian state of
Indo-Greek Rule in Rajasthan MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: Sakas (1st AD)- The Indo-Scythians are a branch of the Sakas who migrated from southern Siberia into Bactria, Sogdia, Arachosia, Gandhara, Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, from the middle of the 2nd century BCE to the 4th century CE. The first Saka king in
Maurya Rule in Rajasthan MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: The Mauryan Empire had 3 main kings – Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and Ashoka. The remaining 6 Mauryan emperors after the reign of Ashoka were very weak. Maan Mori, of the Maurya dynasty ruled the kingdom till 734 AD when he was killed by Bappa Rawal
Rajasthan during Mahajanpada period MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan Question Bank: The Mahajanapadas in Rajasthan during the Mahajanpada period were characterized by their independent governance, strong military systems, and economic prosperity. They had their own administrative structures and coinage systems. Rajasthan during Mahajanpada period (600 BCE -300 BCE):​​ The kingdom came under the control