Palas

Q. Which dynasty succeeded the Pala dynasty ?

1. Sena
2. Maurya
3. Chola
4. Mughal

Q. ________ founded the Pala dynasty .

1. Devapala
2. Gopala
3. Dharmapala
4. Mahipala

Q. _______ was the most powerful ruler of the Pala dynasty .

1. Devapala
2. Dharmapala
3. Mahipala
4. Gopala

Q. Mahipala is known as “the founder of the second Pala dynasty”.

1. True
2. False

Q. This school of art flourished under the patronage of Palas in present-day states of West Bengal and Bihar.

1. Western Indian art
2. Eastern Indian art
3. Northern Indian art
4. Southern Indian art

Q. This dynasty flourished without any royal forerunners. It had a successful stint in Bengal, Kanauj, Assam and other parts of North India. Identify this dynasty.

1. Tomaras
2. Pratiharas
3. Chauhans
4. Palas

Q. Which among the following statements is incorrect about the Palas?

1. King Dharmapala led a successful campaign in Kanauj.
2. Palas were great patrons of Buddhism.
3. Palas ruled the territories near Delhi.
4. Palas ruled over the territory of Bengal.