Question

1. The empire of Harshavardhana broke up and was ruled by warriors and
chieftains who came to be called __________________.
2. The Rajputs claimed that they were descendants of the ______________.
3. Between CE 1010 and 1026, many parts of North India were attacked by
__________________.
4. King ___________ sent a chariot as a present to Rajendra Chola.
II. Give one word answer.
1. This clan came to India with the Huns and established a kingdom here.
_____________
2. The most powerful ruler of the Pratihara dynasty. _____________
3. This period is referred to as the Classical Age of South Indian history.
_____________
4. The most elaborate rock-cut monument in the world built by Krishna I of the
Rashtrakutas. ________________
III. Give reasons for.
1. The end of the Pratihara dynasty
2. The conflict between Raja Jaichandra and Prithviraj Chauhan
3. Mahmud of Ghazni invading India
IV. Answer in a sentence or two.
1. Which was the most powerful clan of the Gurjaras? Name the empire that
they established.
2. Who established the Pratihara dynasty? Where was the capital?
3. How far did the Chauhan Empire extend?

Answer 1

Explanation: After the death of Harshavardhana the empire were ruled by subordinates or samantas.

• King Harshavardhana who was also known as Harsha was the last emperor of the Vardhana dynasty.
• He lived from 590 to 647 CE.
• He was the greatest empire of ancient India before the onset of invasion of Islamic rulers.
• He sat on the throne from 606 CE to 647 CE.
• After his death the empire fragmented into smaller kingdoms and states.
• During this period many warriors as well as chieftains rose to power.
• They were referred as subordinates or samantas.
• In course of time these subordinates became powerful than the kings /rulers as soon established themselves as an independent rulers.

Rajputs Originality

• Rajput is the derivative of a Sanskrit word Rajputra which means "Son of a King".
• Rajput were recognized for their bravery, faithfulness and royalty.
• The Rajputs originated from Western India, Northern India and even parts of Pakistan.
• They claimed to be the descendants of ancient Kshatriya families.
• They are generally from three primary Vansha or Division.
• Suryavanshi/Raghuvanshi , they claimed to be from the Sun God Surya.
• Chandravanshi , from the lunar deity Chandra, the Moon God.
• Lastly Agnivanshi , from the fire deity Agni.

King Suryavarman 1 gift to Rajendra Chola

• Suryavarman I ruled from 1006 to 1050 as the ruler of the Khmer Empire.
• He was a Mahayana Buddhist.
• He had considerable tolerance towards the upcoming Theravada Buddhist which was very much relevant in the kingdom.
• He had great diplomatic relationship with the southern Indian dynasty, the Chola dynasty.
• He even sent a chariot as a token of gift to the then Chola King Rajendra Chola.  

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Explanation:

empire of Harshavardhana broke up and was ruled by Warriors and chieftains who came to be called