SSC Ancient History Set- 6
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
TCS Pattern MCQs
Date:- 14/06/2026
1. Dantidurga, who set up his capital at Malkhed was a ______ ruler.
2. Who was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty?
3. During the rule of which dynasty were Nalanda and Vikramashila universities founded?
4. Who among the following Rajput rulers defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD?
5. The Chalukya dynasty was a major kingdom in the –––– part of India.
6. The famous poet and playwright Rajashekhar was the court poet, which of the following Pratihara kings?
7. What did the term 'Shalabhoga' stands for, with respect to revenue administration under the Imperial Cholas ?
8. When defeat was certain, then ____ men had to perform a ritual called 'Shaka' (or 'Shak') which was their final battle from which they could not return.
9. The Chalukya Dynasty ruled in Vatapi which is in the modern day Indian state of .............
10. Who was the best-known Chahawana or Chauhan ruler who defeated sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191 A.D. ?
11. In eleventh century, under the patronage of which dynasty Bhojshala structure was built in the state of Madhya Pradesh?
12. The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by a Brahmana named Basavanna (1106–68) who was initially a Jain and a minister in the court of a ......... king.
13. Which of the following Pallava kings assumed the title of ''Vatapikonda'' after defeating and slaying the great Chalukyan King Pulekesin II?
14. Who was the founder of Pala Dynasty ?
15. King Lalitaditya Muktapida ruled over _____.
16. Who was the first ruler of Pala dynasty?
17. Who among the following did not belong to the Rajput Kingdom of Marwar ?
18. In which year did Chola King Rajaraja I ascend the throne?
19. Which Chola ruler was popularly called 'Victor of the Ganges'?
20. Temples of Khajuraho were built during which dynasty?
21. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in a battle in the year –––– but lost to him the following year.
22. Which among the following state ‘Odantpuri’ education center was situated?
23. In the Early Middle Ages, a famous tripartite war was fought for control of………..
24. Under which of the following rulers did Delhi first became a capital?
25. Who was the first king of the Chola dynasty to conquer Sri Lanka?
26. Who founded the Chola Empire (dynasty)?
27. Identify the dynasty of the king who defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191.
28. Which of the following is the only correct pair as described by Chola inscriptions ?
29. Which of the following universities was founded by Pal?
30. Which of the following cities is the capital of the Pandya Kings?
31. Who among the following was a ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
32. ____ established Vikramshila University.
33. Rani Rudrama Devi was a famous ruler of the .............. dynasty.
34. Two types of village councils, Sabha and Ur, are mentioned in which of the following dynasties?
35. Who among the following established the Rashtrakuta Kingdom?
36. Where was the first capital of Chalukyas?
37. Bhaskarvarman of the Varman dynasty rule in the ........... region.
38. Vikramashila University was founded by –––– a Pala king.
39. The period of influence of the Chola rulers of the South was:
40. _____ has defeated Mohammad Ghori in 1191.
41. The ruler of which of the following dynasties invaded Malaya to free its trade with China?
42. In chola administration,___________was the assembly in the villages which were inhabited predominantly by the Brahmanas.
43. Dantidurga, in the mid-eighth century, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual known as____________.
44. The present day city of Bhopal was built by which of the following Pratihara rulers ?
45. Aihole was the capital of ……..
46. How many monasteries and temples are there in Ellora caves?
47. Jaimal and Patta were the warriors who were given charge of defending the port of …….
48. Who founded the famous Vikramashila University in the ninth century?
49. Ravikirti was the court poet of which Chalukya ruler?
50. The Badami Chalukyas first had their capital at ____ before they moved it to Badami.
