SSC Ancient History Set- 6
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
TCS Pattern MCQs
Date:- 13/03/2026
1. During the rule of which dynasty were Nalanda and Vikramashila universities founded?
2. What did the term 'Shalabhoga' stands for, with respect to revenue administration under the Imperial Cholas ?
3. Who founded the Chola Empire (dynasty)?
4. The present day city of Bhopal was built by which of the following Pratihara rulers ?
5. Dantidurga, in the mid-eighth century, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual known as____________.
6. The Chalukya Dynasty ruled in Vatapi which is in the modern day Indian state of .............
7. 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.
8. Who founded the famous Vikramashila University in the ninth century?
9. Dantidurga, who set up his capital at Malkhed was a ______ ruler.
10. In chola administration,___________was the assembly in the villages which were inhabited predominantly by the Brahmanas.
11. Who was the best-known Chahawana or Chauhan ruler who defeated sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191 A.D. ?
12. Rani Rudrama Devi was a famous ruler of the .............. dynasty.
13. The Chalukya dynasty was a major kingdom in the –––– part of India.
14. In the Early Middle Ages, a famous tripartite war was fought for control of………..
15. Who was the first ruler of Pala dynasty?
16. 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.
17. _____ has defeated Mohammad Ghori in 1191.
18. Which Chola ruler was popularly called 'Victor of the Ganges'?
19. Where was the first capital of Chalukyas?
20. How many monasteries and temples are there in Ellora caves?
21. Which of the following Pallava kings assumed the title of ''Vatapikonda'' after defeating and slaying the great Chalukyan King Pulekesin II?
22. In which year did Chola King Rajaraja I ascend the throne?
23. Under which of the following rulers did Delhi first became a capital?
24. Bhaskarvarman of the Varman dynasty rule in the ........... region.
25. Ravikirti was the court poet of which Chalukya ruler?
26. Which of the following is the only correct pair as described by Chola inscriptions ?
27. Who among the following was a ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
28. The period of influence of the Chola rulers of the South was:
29. Who was the first king of the Chola dynasty to conquer Sri Lanka?
30. ____ established Vikramshila University.
31. Who was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty?
32. Who among the following did not belong to the Rajput Kingdom of Marwar ?
33. Temples of Khajuraho were built during which dynasty?
34. Jaimal and Patta were the warriors who were given charge of defending the port of …….
35. Which of the following universities was founded by Pal?
36. Vikramashila University was founded by –––– a Pala king.
37. Aihole was the capital of ……..
38. In eleventh century, under the patronage of which dynasty Bhojshala structure was built in the state of Madhya Pradesh?
39. Identify the dynasty of the king who defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191.
40. King Lalitaditya Muktapida ruled over _____.
41. The ruler of which of the following dynasties invaded Malaya to free its trade with China?
42. The Badami Chalukyas first had their capital at ____ before they moved it to Badami.
43. Which of the following cities is the capital of the Pandya Kings?
44. The famous poet and playwright Rajashekhar was the court poet, which of the following Pratihara kings?
45. Which among the following state ‘Odantpuri’ education center was situated?
46. Who among the following Rajput rulers defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD?
47. Two types of village councils, Sabha and Ur, are mentioned in which of the following dynasties?
48. Who was the founder of Pala Dynasty ?
49. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in a battle in the year –––– but lost to him the following year.
50. Who among the following established the Rashtrakuta Kingdom?
