Mughal Empire - Study Mode
[#151] Name the Pala ruler who was the first to plunge into the tripartite struggle
Correct Answer
(D) Gopala
Explanation
Solution: Gopala of the Pala dynasty was the first to plunge into the tripartite struggle.
[#152] Which of the following state was not the victim of "The Subsidiary Alliance System"?
Correct Answer
(B) Satara
Explanation
Solution: Satara state was not the victim of "The Subsidiary Alliance System".
[#153] Which state was the first victim of "The Subsidiary Alliance System"?
Correct Answer
(C) Hyderabad
Explanation
Solution: ‘The Nizam of Hyderabad’ was the first victim of this policy. In AD 1798 it detached the Nizam from the French and also forbade having alliances with Maratha without British consent.
[#154] The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was a fight between Rajput and Mughal forces. Who led the Mughal forces?
Correct Answer
(A) Man Singh
Explanation
Solution: The Battle of Haldighati was fought in 1576 between Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and Raja Man Singh of Amber who was the general of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
Maharana Pratap fought a brave war, but was defeated by Mughal forces.
[#155] Which Pratihara ruler had the famous poet, Rajasekhara, at his court?
Correct Answer
(B) Mahipala
Explanation
Solution: The famous poet Rajasekhara lived in his court, and subsequently in the court of his son Mahipala. He was the author of Kavyamimansa, which contains a wealth of geographical data. Mahipala was the last important ruler of the Pratihara dynasty.