(MCQ) Ancient History of Rajasthan: The history of human settlement in the West Indian state of Rajasthan dates back to about 5,000 years ago. Around 1400 BC, the Matsya tribe occupied the region. Parts of Rajasthan also belonged to the site of the Indus Valley Civilization. The early medieval period saw the rise of many […]
Huna, Vardhan and Gurjara Empire MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: Huna Empire in Rajasthan in 503 C.E, Huna King Toranmal (Torman) defeated Gupta’s and occupied Rajasthan. After him, his son, Mihirkul set on throne and ruled Rajasthan. Mihirkul built a shiva temple in Badauli and released Gadhia coins in Mewar & Marwar. However, the
Chauhans of Ranthambore MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan: The Chauhan lost Ranthambore as a result of defeat of Prithviraja III in battle of Tarain 1192 by Mohd Ghori. But, Prithviraja’s son Govindaraja IV accepted the Ghurid suzerainty, and ruled Ranthambore as his vassal. Read more: Indo-Greek Rule in Rajasthan MCQs | Ancient History of Rajasthan
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