In the mid of the 8th century, Dantidurga, who was one of the chieftains of ancient Rastrakuta family fought his way to the front and overthrew Kirtivarman II, thus bringing an end to the main branch of Chalukyas. This was the beginning of the Rastrakuta Empire in Deccan.
47. In which of the following years, Akbar had centralized the control and functioning of various mints?
(A) 1570
(B) 1572
(C) 1576
(D) 1578
Correct Answer: (A) 1570
48. Who among the following was the first ruler of the sen dynasty?
(A) Ballal Sen
(B) Samanta Sen
(C) Vijay sen
(D) Lakshaman Sen
Correct Answer: (B) Samanta Sen
Answer Explanation:
Around the time of Mahipala’s death in around 1043 AD, a vassal of the Palas named Hemanta Sen founded the Sena Dynasty. This Dynasty appeared in the 11th century and disappeared in the 12th century
49. Vikrampura and Vijaypuri were two capitals of which among the following Sen kings?
(A) Ballal Sen
(B) Vijay Sen
(C) Samnta Sen
(D) Hemanta Sen
Correct Answer: (B) Vijay Sen
50. Who among the following was the founder of the Gahadvala Dynasty?
The Gahadvala, or Gaharwar, was a Hindu and Buddhist Indian dynasty that ruled the kingdom of Kannauj for approximately a hundred years, beginning in the late eleventh century. The founder of the Kannauj Gahadvala dynasty was Chandradeva, who took control of Kannauj at the end of the 11th century (1090A.D.). During the rule of his successor, Govindachandra, from 1114–1154, the state of Gahadvala reached the pinnacle of its power. His minister, Lakshmidhara, was the author of several legal works, including Kalpadruma.
