New Kings and Kingdoms - 1

Prashastis were composed by learned Brahmanas.

• True

• False

Initially Cholas were subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka

• True

• False

Revenue was also collected from traders.

• True

• False

Prashastis contain details that may not be literally true.

• True

• False

One prashasti found in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, describes the exploits of Nagabhata, a Pratihara king.

• True

• False

Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled the Kashmir and neighbouring areas of India.

• True

• False

Earlier the Chauhans were also known as Chahamanas.

• True

• False

As samantas gained _________ and wealth, they declared themselves to be maha-samanta, mahamandaleshvara.

• influence
• power
• intelligence
• status

As samantas gained power and __________, they declared themselves to be maha-samanta, mahamandaleshvara.

• authority
• control
• dominance
• wealth

As samantas gained power and wealth, they declared themselves to be ____________, mahamandaleshvara.

• maharaja
• sultan
• maha-samanta

• rajadhiraja