Chhattisgarh PCS Prelims 2008

Historical Geography of Medieval India

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Pratihara | 1. Tanjore | | B. Chola | 2. Anhilwada | | C. Parmara | 3. Dhara | | D. Solanki | 4. Kannauj |

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Each major power in early medieval India had a signature fortified capital that served as the center for administration, culture, and architecture.

Explanation
Pratihara: Ruled from Kannauj (the imperial prize of the north).
Chola: Centered in Tanjore (Thanjavur) in the Kaveri delta.
Parmara: Based in Dhara (Dhar) in the Malwa region.
Solanki: Governed from Anhilwada (Patan) in Gujarat.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option D correctly matches the dynasties to their primary seats of power.
Logic 2: Kannauj was the center of the Tripartite struggle, while Tanjore saw the construction of the Great Living Chola Temples.

Active Recall

Question

Which of these capitals was the primary focus of the Tripartite Struggle?

Answer

Kannauj was the central prize fought for by the Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas.

Core Insight

The location of these capitals reflects the regional consolidation of power that characterized the post-Harsha era.