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Chapter 8: Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the founder of the Pushyabhuti dynasty of Thanesar?

Answer: C. Pushyabhuti — Pushyabhuti was the founder of the Pushyabhuti dynasty which ruled from Thanesar.

Q: Which Chinese pilgrim visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana?

Answer: B. Hiuen Tsang — Hiuen Tsang was a famous Chinese traveler who visited the court of Harshavardhana and recorded detailed observations.

Q: Which river bank witnessed the battle between Harshavardhana and Pulakesin II?

Answer: C. Narmada — Pulakesin II, the Chalukya ruler, defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada River.

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Who was the founder of the Pushyabhuti dynasty of Thanesar?

A. Prabhakaravardhana
B. Harshavardhana
C. Pushyabhuti ✓
D. Rajyavardhana

Answer: C. Pushyabhuti
Pushyabhuti was the founder of the Pushyabhuti dynasty which ruled from Thanesar.

Which Chinese pilgrim visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana?

A. Fa-Hien
B. Hiuen Tsang ✓
C. I-tsing
D. Wang Xuance

Answer: B. Hiuen Tsang
Hiuen Tsang was a famous Chinese traveler who visited the court of Harshavardhana and recorded detailed observations.

Which river bank witnessed the battle between Harshavardhana and Pulakesin II?

A. Ganges
B. Yamuna
C. Narmada ✓
D. Godavari

Answer: C. Narmada
Pulakesin II, the Chalukya ruler, defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada River.

Why is the reign of Harsha considered a transition period in Indian History?

A. Because he abolished the caste system entirely
B. Because it marked the shift from centralized empires to regional feudal structures ✓
C. Because he introduced the first paper currency
D. Because it was the absolute end of North Indian political influence

Answer: B. Because it marked the shift from centralized empires to regional feudal structures
Harsha's period is characterized by the decentralization of administration leading to the rise of regional feudal lords.

In the context of the Harsha-Pulakesin conflict, which of the following best describes the outcome?

A. Harsha permanently annexed the Chalukya kingdom
B. Pulakesin II established dominance over the Deccan, effectively checking Harsha's southward expansion ✓
C. The conflict resulted in a religious alliance between Northern and Southern India
D. Harsha was assassinated by his own generals after the defeat

Answer: B. Pulakesin II established dominance over the Deccan, effectively checking Harsha's southward expansion
The battle of the Narmada prevented Harsha from extending his control into the Deccan, confirming Chalukya sovereignty.