Rajput Era: Dynasties, Administration & Trade: 34 flashcards
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1. Who built Rani ki Vav?
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Rani Udaymati built Rani ki Vav.
2. Rani ki Vav was constructed during the reign of which dynasty?
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The Solanki dynasty.
3. Where did the rulers of the Chauhan dynasty initially rule?
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The rulers of the Chauhan dynasty initially ruled at Shakambhari.
4. Who founded Anhilwad Patan?
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Vanraj Chavda founded Anhilwad Patan.
5. Who was the last ruler of the Vaghela dynasty?
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Karnadev Vaghela was the last ruler of the Vaghela dynasty.
6. What does the word 'Rajput' literally mean?
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Raj-Putra, meaning 'son of a king'.
7. What was the land tax called in the Rajput era, and how much was it?
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It was called Bhag, and it was one-sixth of the production.
8. Name the two Gujarat ports famous for foreign trade in the Rajput era.
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Stambhbtirth (Kambhal) and Bhrigukutch (Bharuch).
9. What was the head of the town council called in Rajput administration?
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The Nagurpati.
10. Which dynasty ruled Bengal in the 8th century?
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The Pala dynasty ruled Bengal in the 8th century.
11. Who founded the Pala dynasty of Bengal?
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Gopal founded the Pala dynasty of Bengal.
12. Who established the town of Ajmer in the 12th century?
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Ajayraj established the town of Ajmer in the 12th century.
13. The Parmar dynasty was founded in 820 A.D. by whom?
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Krishnaraj founded the Parmar dynasty in 820 A.D.
14. Bundelkhand was later known by which name?
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Jajaka Bhukti.
15. Who was the first Sultan of Gujarat?
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Muzzaffer Shah was the first Sultan of Gujarat.
16. The Hoysala dynasty ruled from which capital?
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Dvar Samudra.
17. Match: Sen dynasty — which ruler?
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Vijay Sen-I.
18. Match: Solanki dynasty — which ruler?
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Kumarpal.
19. Match: Rashtrakuta dynasty — which ruler?
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Govind-II.
20. Match: Pallava dynasty — which ruler?
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Narshimanverman-II.
21. For about how long did the Rajputs defend India from foreign invasion?
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For about 500 years.
22. What was the main source of tax collection in the Rajput era?
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Land revenue, which was one-sixth of the production.
23. Besides land, from where else was revenue collected in the Rajput era?
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From ports, check posts, and irrigation.
24. What did the separate commerce department of the Rajput era do?
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It collected tax on foreign trade, decided the value of things, and purchased essential commodities for the state.
25. Name any three major dynasties of North India.
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Parmar, Gadwal, and Chauhan.
26. Name any three major dynasties of South India.
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Pallava, Chola, and Chera.
27. Which ruler is NOT among the rulers of the Parmar dynasty of Malwa?
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Kumarpal — he belongs to the Solanki list.
28. Which Rajput value is shown by 'they would rather die than show their back to the enemy'?
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Their refusal to retreat — courage unto death.
29. How did Rajput women show their valour?
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They sent their sons and husbands to the war front happily, did not care for their own safety, and if needed went to the battlefield with a sword.
30. What did the Rajputs never practise even in battle?
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Unrighteousness — they never practised unrighteousness even in the battle.
31. Whom did the Rajputs protect at any cost?
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The surrendered — they would protect anyone who had surrendered at any cost.
32. The Garhwal kingdom was founded by whom?
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Ajayraj (Chandradev).
33. Which dynasty's ruler was Kumarpal, and why does that matter for Rani ki Vav?
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Kumarpal was a Solanki ruler, and Rani ki Vav was built during the Solanki dynasty.
34. What is the difference between Bhag and the port/check-post revenue?
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Bhag was specifically the land tax (one-sixth of produce); ports, check posts and irrigation were separate revenue sources.
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