Gupta Period
- Which of the following places was known as Mahodaya?
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Kanauj was known as Mahodaya. Kannuaj remained a focal point for the three powerful dynasties, namely the Gurjara Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas, between the 8th and 10th centuries. the conflict between the three dynasties has been referred to as the Tripartite struggle by many historians.
Correct Option: B
Kanauj was known as Mahodaya. Kannuaj remained a focal point for the three powerful dynasties, namely the Gurjara Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas, between the 8th and 10th centuries. the conflict between the three dynasties has been referred to as the Tripartite struggle by many historians.
- Which of the following Orissan temples has aSikhar of Dravidian style?
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Vaital Dual, the Odishan temples, has a Shikhar of Dravidian style. Vaital Deul temple is a eight century temple situated near Bindu Sarovar where main deity is Chamunda, the Tantric form of goddess Durga.
Correct Option: D
Vaital Dual, the Odishan temples, has a Shikhar of Dravidian style. Vaital Deul temple is a eight century temple situated near Bindu Sarovar where main deity is Chamunda, the Tantric form of goddess Durga.
- Which of the following temples was a well known centre of higher education?
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Trayipurusha temple at Salotgi was a well known centre of higher education. Shri Narayan, minister to the Rastrakulta king of South India, constructed a temple in Salotgi (Bijapur) which in the twelfth century became a centre for Vedic education, Many buildings were built there for students to stay in. A description of this says that five hundred acres of land were donated (Epigraphia India) for classrooms, lodging and boarding.
Correct Option: D
Trayipurusha temple at Salotgi was a well known centre of higher education. Shri Narayan, minister to the Rastrakulta king of South India, constructed a temple in Salotgi (Bijapur) which in the twelfth century became a centre for Vedic education, Many buildings were built there for students to stay in. A description of this says that five hundred acres of land were donated (Epigraphia India) for classrooms, lodging and boarding.