2. The Tomar ruler founded the city of:

(a) Kanauj

(b) Delhi

(c) Pataliputra

(d) Madurai

Ans. (b) Delhi

3. Chauhans were also known as:

(a) Paramaras

(b) Pratiharas

(c) Gahadavalas

(d) Chahmanas

Ans. (d) Chahmanas

4. Mahmud Ghazni invaded Somnath Temple in:

(a) 1012 AD

(b) 1025 AD

(c) 1030 AD

(d) 1012 BC

Ans. (b) 1025 AD

B. Fill in the blanks:

1. Rashtrakuta ruler Dhruva attacked the __________ territory.

Answer: Pratihara

2. Mahmud Ghazni attacked Mathura in AD __________.

Answer: 1018 AD

3. Dharamapala founded the __________ Dynasty.

Answer: Pala

4. Each province was divided into __________ or districts.

Answer: Nadus

5. The beautiful temple of __________ in Thanjavur was constructed by Rajaraja-I.

Answer: Brihadeshwara Temple

6. The __________ during chola period dominated trade.

Answer: Trade guilds

7. Chola inscriptions mention about large trading corporations named __________.

Answer: Manigramam and Nanadesi

C. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements:

1. The word 'Rajput' is derived from the Sanskrit word rajputra, meaning 'son of a king'.

Answer: T

2. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 AD.

Answer: F

3. The capital city of the Chandelas was Khajuraho, which has many temples built by them.

Answer: F

4. The Cholas had a weak administrative system and did not maintain a standing army or navy.

Answer: F

5. Rajaraja Chola built the famous Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur.

Answer: T

6. Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the Somnath temple in his 16th invasion and took away huge wealth.

Answer: T

7. Chola inscriptions mention the existence of trade guilds and self-governing village assemblies.

Answer: T

D. Answer the following questions in short:

1. What do you mean by the word 'Rajput'?

Answer: Rajput means "son of a king". The word is derived from the Sanskrit word Rajputra.

2. Who founded Dhillika?

Answer: Anangpal Tomar founded Dhillika (Delhi).

3. Who defeated Muhammad Ghori in 1191?

Answer: Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain (1191 AD).

4. Who built the Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu?

Answer: The Solanki (Chaulukya) rulers built the Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu.

E. Answer the following questions in detail:

1. What do you mean by tripartite struggle for Kanauj?

Answer:The Tripartite Struggle was a long conflict among the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas for control of Kanauj. Kanauj was an important political and commercial centre. The struggle continued for nearly two centuries, but no dynasty could keep permanent control over it.

2. Write about the Chola administration.

Answer:The Chola administration was well organised. The king was the head of the administration. The empire was divided into provinces (mandalams), valanadus, nadus and villages. Village assemblies looked after local administration. The Cholas maintained a strong army and a powerful navy. Agriculture, irrigation and trade were encouraged.

3. What do you know about the Gurjara-Pratiharas?

Answer:The Gurjara-Pratiharas were a powerful Rajput dynasty. Their capital was Kanauj. Nagabhata I founded the dynasty. They successfully resisted Arab invasions in western India. They took part in the Tripartite Struggle for Kanauj along with the Palas and Rashtrakutas.

4. What do you know about the invasion of Ghazni at Somnath Temple?

Answer: Mahmud of Ghazni invaded the Somnath Temple in 1025 AD during his 16th invasion of India. He looted the temple, destroyed its wealth and carried away large quantities of gold, silver and precious jewels. The attack made him very wealthy and famous.