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MCQ on Mlechchha dynasty (Salastambha dynasty)

Understanding the Mlechchha Dynasty is important if you’re preparing for competitive exams like ADRE and APSC in Assam. This article will help you grasp key concepts of the Mlechchha dynasty through the following MCQs.The Mlechchha dynasty ruled Kamarupa around 650 to 900 CE. It is also known as the Salasthambha dynasty. Salasthamba founded the Mlechchha dynasty. They established their capital at Haruppeswara, or Hatappeswara- the present-day Tezpur. Tyag Singh was the last king of the Salastambha dynasty.

1. Which dynasty came after the Varman dynasty?
(A) Pala Dynasty
(B) Koch Dynasty
(C) Mlechha Dynasty
(D) Kachari Dynasty

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Ans:- (C) Mlechha Dynasty

Explanation:-  Bhaskar Varman was the last ruler of the Varman Dynasty. Bhaskar Varman died childless in 650, as he was celibate all through his life. So, the Varman Dynasty came to an end. After his reign, the Mlechchha dynasty came to power in the region.

2. Who among the following was not a Salasthambha ruler?

(A) Harjjaravarman
(B) Balavarman
(C) Balavarman II
(D) Balavarman III

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Ans:- (B) Balavarman

Explanation:-  

Samudravarman, son of Pusyavarman was the second king of the Varman Dynasty.

The successor of Samudravarman was Balavarman. So, Balavarman or Balavarman I is the third king of the Varman dynasty. On the other hand, all other kings were from the Salasthambha Dynasty.

3. The Mlechchha dynasty  is also known as_____

(A) Varman dynasty

(B) Pala dynasty

(C) Salastambha dynasty

(D) Kachari Dynasty

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Ans:- (C) Salastambha dynasty

Explanation:-  The Mlechchha dynasty is also known as the Salasthambha dynasty, which means “pillar of the temple”. The Mlechchha dynasty ruled Kamarupa from the 7th to the 11th centuries.

4. Who started the Mlechchha dynasty?

(A) Harjjaravarman
(B) Tyagasimha
(C) Vanamala
(D) Salasthamba

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Ans:- (D) Salasthamba

Explanation:-  Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty in Assam in 650.

5. Where was the capital of the Salastambha Dynasty located?

(A) Charaideo
(B)  Harruppeswara
(C) Pragjyotishpur
(D) Koch Behar

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Ans:- (B)  Harruppeswara

Explanation:-  

Salastambha dynasty ruled Kamrupa from the 7th century to the 10th century A.D.  They shifted their capital from Pragjyotishpur to Haruppeswara, or Hatappeswara- the present-day Tezpur.

6. Who issued the Hayunthal copper plate inscription?

(A) Harjjaravarman
(B) Tyagasimha
(C) Vanamala
(D) Salasthamba

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Ans:-  (A) Harjjaravarman

Explanation:-  

The Hayunthal copper plate inscription was issued by Harjjaravarman around 825 AD. It contains the names of several kings of the Mlechchha dynasty.  The plate was discovered in Hayunthal in the present Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Padmanath Bhattacharya was the first to study and decipher the plates. 

7. The Salastambha dynasty is associated with the construction of___

(A) Kamakhya Temple

(B) Hajo Temple

(C) Umananda Temple

(D) Navagraha Temple

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Ans:- (A) Kamakhya Temple

Explanation:-  

  • The earliest Kamakhya temple was constructed during the reign of the Salastambha dynasty. 
  • The earliest and the original Hajo Temple was built during the Pala dynasty.
  • The Umananda Temple in Guwahati was built during the Ahom Dynasty.
  • The Navagraha Temple was also built during the Ahom Dynasty.

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8. How many kings are there in the Mlechha dynasty?

(A) 15
(B) 21
(C) 26
(D) 28

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Ans:- (B) 21

Explanation:-  n/a

9. Who excavated the large Hazara pukhuri in Tezpur?
(A) Harjjar Varman
(B) Tyagasimha
(C) Vanamala
(D) Salasthamba

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Ans:-(A) Harjjar Varman

Explanation:-  

The famous King of the Salastambha dynasty Harjjar Varman excavated a large pond in 70 acres of land in Tezpur. It later came to be known as Hajara Pukhuri ( Harjjara Pukhuri ).

10. In which place, Harjjar Varman’s Nine Line inscription is located?

(A) Hajo
(B) Tezpur
(C) Pragjyotishpur
(D) Koch Behar

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Ans:- (B)  Tezpur

Explanation:-  

  • The Harjjar Varman’s Nine Line inscription is located near Tezpur town. It is a significant archaeological find that provides valuable insights into the history of the Salstambha.
  • It is a stone inscription with nine lines of Sanskrit text, of the 7th century AD.
  • The inscription contains details about Harjjar Varman’s achievements.

11. The Mlechchha dynasty ruled Kamarupa around_____

(A) 500 to 900
(B) 550 to 950
(C) 600 to 900
(D) 650 to 900

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Ans:- (D) 650 to 900

Explanation:-  

The Mlechchha dynasty ruled Kamarupa around 650 to 900 CE.

This dynasty ruled Kamarupa for about 250 years.

12. Who was the last ruler of the Salastambha dynasty?

(A) Paralambha
(B) Tyag Singh
(C) Vanamala
(D) Balavarman III

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Ans:- (B) Tyag Singh

Explanation:-  

Tyag Singh died childless. Brahma Pal became the new ruler of Kamrupa and established the Pal Dynasty.

So, Tyag Singh was the last king of the Salastambha dynasty. After Tyag Singh, the Salastambha dynasty ended.

13. Which dynasty succeeded the Salastambha Dynasty in Kamrupa?

(A) Pala Dynasty

(B) Koch Dynasty

(C) Kachari Dynasty

(D) Chutiya Dynasty

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Ans:- (A) Pala Dynasty

Explanation:-  n/a


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