Haryana And Gujar- Pratihara Period


 
 
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Haryana and Gurjar - Pratihara Period

  • From an inscription obtained from a place called Jodhaka in Sirsa district of Haryana, it s known that the Pratiharas had occupied Haryana.
  • Pratihara ruler Vatsaraja had made Tomar Sardar named Galla as the special administrator here, but Varsaraja did not remain in power for long.
  • Due to the increasing influence of Rashtrakuta rulers, he was expelled from power.
  • After the expulsion of Vatsaraja, the Tomar rulers had an opportunity to increase their power, but Tomar could not succeed in establishing his power for long as the Pala Dynasty ruler Dharmapala defeated and subjugated him.
  • After some time, Haryana and Kannauj were restored under the son of Vatsaraja. Nagabhatta. After the death of Nagabhatta in 833 AD, his son Rambhadra became the ruler.
  • Rambhadra proved to be an inept (incapable) ruler. During his short tenure (833-836 AD), a state of chaos arose, but Rambhadras son Mihirbhoja proved to be a worthy ruler.
  • Mihirbhoja established a strong Pratihara Empire by his ability and intelligence. During the reign of Mihirbhoja, the Pratihara Empire started on the path of progress and Pehowa was established as a trading center. Mihirbhoja made Kannauj his capital.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) After the death of Nagabhatta of Gurjar Pratihara dynasty in 853 AD, his son Rambhadra became the ruler.

    (b) Mihirbhoja of Gurjar Pratihara dynasty ruled from 836 to 885 AD.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) The son of Nagabhatta of Gurjar Pratihaar dynasty was Rambhadra.

    (b) The son of Rambhadra of Gurjar Pratihaar dynasty was Mihirbhoja.

    (c) Mihirbhoja of Gurjar Pratihaar dynasty made Kannauj his capital.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) In 855 AD, Mihirbhojas son Mahendrapala became the ruler, but he did not prove worthy as his father.

    (b) From an inscription obtained from a place called Jodhaka in Sirsa district of Haryana, it s known that the Pratiharas had occupied Haryana.

    Right Option : B
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