The Chauhan dynasty, also known as the Chahamana dynasty, was a powerful Rajput dynasty that ruled northwestern parts of India between the 7th and 12th centuries. This dynasty was founded by Vasudeva Chauhan in 6th century AD. Prithviraj Chauhan was the most famous ruler of this dynasty and he is known for battles, particularly against Muhammad of Ghori in the late 12th century. The Chauhan rulers were patrons of art, architecture, and literature, leaving behind enduring cultural legacies in Indian history. Here are the 25 Gk MCQs about Chauhan dynasty.
Q.1 Who was the founder of the Chauhan Dynasty?
A) Ajayraj Chauhan
B) Prithviraj Chauhan
C) Vasudeva Chauhan
D) Manikya
Answer: C) Vasudeva Chauhan
Q.2 Which Rajput ruler of the Chauhan Dynasty is most famous for resisting Muhammad Ghori?
A) Ajayraj Chauhan
B) Prithviraj Chauhan
C) Vigraharaja IV
D) Someshvara
Answer: B) Prithviraj Chauhan
Q.3 What was the capital of the Chauhan Dynasty under Prithviraj Chauhan?
A) Ajmer
B) Delhi
C) Jaipur
D) Udaipur
Answer: A) Ajmer
Q.4 Which battle led to the downfall of the Chauhan Dynasty?
A) First Battle of Panipat
B) Battle of Haldighati
C) Second Battle of Tarain
D) Battle of Plassey
Answer: C) Second Battle of Tarain, 1192
Q.5 Which Chauhan ruler is credited with the establishment of the city of Ajmer?
A) Ajayraj Chauhan
B) Vigraharaja IV
C) Someshvara
D) Prithviraj Chauhan
Answer: A) Ajayraj Chauhan
Q.6 Who was the father of Prithviraj Chauhan?
A) Someshvara
B) Ajayraj
C) Vasudeva
D) Anangpal Tomar
Answer: A) Someshvara
Q.7 Who composed the “Prithviraj Raso,” an epic poem celebrating the life of Prithviraj Chauhan?
A) Chand Bardai
B) Kalidas
C) Banabhatta
D) Tulsidas
Answer: A) Chand Bardai
Q.8 What was the major cause of Prithviraj Chauhan’s defeat in the Second Battle of Tarain?
A) Lack of a strong military
B) Betrayal by Jaichand of Kannauj
C) Use of elephants by the enemy
D) Natural calamities
Answer: B) Betrayal by Jaichand of Kannauj
Q.9 What was the main language of administration during the Chauhan dynasty?
A) Sanskrit
B) Prakrit
C) Pali
D) Persian
Answer: A) Sanskrit
Q.10 Which religion did most Chauhan rulers follow?
A) Hinduism
B) Jainism
C) Buddhism
D) Islam
Answer: A) Hinduism
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Q.11 Who was Jaichand, the king who betrayed Prithviraj Chauhan?
A) King of Kannauj
B) King of Delhi
C) King of Ajmer
D) King of Bengal
Answer: A) King of Kannauj
Q.12 Who was the mother of Prithviraj Chauhan?
A) Karpuradevi
B) Sanyogita
C) Rani Padmini
D) Queen Malavika
Answer: A) Karpuradevi
Q.13 Which kingdom did Prithviraj Chauhan rule apart from Ajmer?
A) Delhi
B) Kannauj
C) Marwar
D) Udaipur
Answer: A) Delhi
Q.14 Who was the last powerful ruler of the Chauhan dynasty?
A) Prithviraj Chauhan
B) Vigraharaja IV
C) Someshvara
D) Ajayraj
Answer: A) Prithviraj Chauhan
Q.15 What title was commonly used by the rulers of the Chauhan dynasty?
A) Maharaja
B) Samrat
C) Rana
D) Chauhan
Answer: B) Samrat
Q.16 Prithviraj Chauhan’s love story with Sanyogita is famous in which folklore?
A) Prithviraj Raso
B) Ramayana
C) Mahabharata
D) Harshacharita
Answer: A) Prithviraj Raso
Q.17 What was the cause of conflict between Prithviraj Chauhan and Jaichand?
A) Dispute over Sanyogita’s marriage
B) Religious differences
C) Territory expansion
D) Family rivalry
Answer: A) Dispute over Sanyogita’s marriage
Q.18 Who was the famous court poet in Prithviraj Chauhan’s court?
A) Chand Bardai
B) Tulsidas
C) Kabir
D) Ravidas
Answer: A) Chand Bardai
Q.19 Which famous Sufi saint’s dargah is located in Ajmer, the capital of the Chauhans?
A) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
B) Nizamuddin Auliya
C) Khwaja Bande Nawaz
D) Sheikh Salim Chishti
Answer: A) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Q.20 In which year was Prithviraj Chauhan born?
A) 1166 AD
B) 1186 AD
C) 1149 AD
D) 1191 AD
Answer: A) 1166 AD
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Q.21 Which poet chronicled the battles of Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori?
A) Chand Bardai
B) Kalhana
C) Banabhatta
D) Bhavabhuti
Answer: A) Chand Bardai
Q.22 Which poet chronicled the battles of Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori?
A) Chand Bardai
B) Kalhana
C) Banabhatta
D) Bhavabhuti
Answer: A) Chand Bardai
Q.23 The Chauhan rulers are considered part of which Rajput clan?
A) Agnivanshi
B) Suryavanshi
C) Chandravanshi
D) Rathore
Answer: A) Agnivanshi
Q.24 How did Muhammad Ghori died?
A) Assassination
B) Dengue
C) High Fever
D) Killed in Battle
Answer: A) Assassination
Q.25 In which battle did Jaichand face defeat by Muhammad Ghori’s forces?
A) First Battle of Panipat
B) Battle of Chandwar
C) Battle of Tarain
D) Battle of Plassey
Answer: B) Battle of Chandwar
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