MCQ on Pala Dynasty of Kamrupa | Assam History MCQ

Ans:-  (D) Brahma Pala

Explanation:-  

• Brahma Pala was the founder of the Pala dynasty in Kamarupa.
• The last ruler of the Salstambha dynasty was Tyag Singha. After the death of Tyag Singha, who had no heir, the people of Kamrupa chose Brahma Pala as their new king, marking the beginning of the Pala dynasty. This dynasty played a significant role in the history of ancient Assam.

Ans:-  (D) Brahma Pala

Explanation:-  

• The earliest historical dynasty of Assam is the Varman Dynasty. The capital of the Varman Dynasty was Pragjyotishpur.
• Before the Pala Dynasty, Kamrupa was ruled by the Salastambha dynasty. Salastambha dynasty shifted their capital from Pragjyotishpur to Haruppeswara, or Hatappeswara- the present-day Tezpur.
• But, once again, Brahma Pala re-transfered the capital of Kamrupa from Haruppeswara to Pragjyotishpur(Gauhati).

Ans:- (A) Pala dynasty

Explanation:- 

Brahma Pala relocated the capital of Kamrupa from Haruppeswara to Pragjyotishpur (now Guwahati). His son, Ratna Pala, simply strengthened it by erecting the necessary fortifications. After these fortifications, he renamed the city as Durjaya or Sri Durjaya, meaning “impregnable,” which is present-day North Guwahati. So, Durjaya or Sri Durjaya, was the capital of Pala dynasty.

Ans:-  (D) 10th century to the 12th century

Explanation:-  

• The 10th century refers to the period from the year 901 to 1000 AD. The 12th century refers to the period from the year 1101 to 1200 AD.
• The Pala Dynasty ruled Kamarupa from around 985–1125 AD.
• So, The Pala Dynasty ruled in Assam from the 10th century to the 12th century.

Ans:-  (D) Ratna Pal

Explanation:-  

• Brahma Pala married Kula Devi by whom he had a son named Ratnapala.
• Ratna Pala issued the Bargaon Grants-copper plate inscription. His reign is estimated to have been from  1000-1030 AD.
• The Bargaon Grants, along with the Sualkuchi Grants, are key historical records that offer valuable insights into the Kamarupa Kingdom during his reign.

Ans:-  (C) Ratna Pala

Explanation:-  n/a

Ans:-  (C) Rama Pal

Explanation:- 

• Rama Pal was not a ruler of the Pala Dynasty of Kamrupa. Rama Pal was the king of Gauda and conquered the Kamrupa kingdom during Jayapal’s reign.
• The Pala rulers of Kamrupa included Brahma Pala, Indra Pala, and Jaya Pala, among others, but Ram Pal does not appear in the list of rulers from this dynasty.
• Following are the rulers of the Pala Kingdom of Kamrupa, according to the Early History of Kamrupa written by Rai KL Barua Bahadur

Ans:-  (C) Ratnapala

Explanation:-  

Ratnapala was the first king of the Pala dynasty of Kamrupa who adopted the imperial title “Parameswar Paramabhattaraka Maharajadhiraja”. This title signifies his supreme power and authority as the ruler of the Pala empire.

Ans:-  (A) Dharma Pala

Explanation:-  

Dharma Pala ruled Kamrupa from  1090-1115 AD. According to some historians, Dharma Pala was the greatest king of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa. He was the son and successor of Harsha Pala.

Ans:-  (A) Dharma Pala

Explanation:-  Dharma Pala shifted the capital of Kamrupa from Pragjyotishpur to Kamarupanagara, which is now identified with North Guwahati.

Ans:-  (A) Dharma Pala

Explanation:-  

• Dharma Pala issued the Subhankarapataka Copper-plate inscriptions. These inscriptions provide valuable information about the Pala empire of Kamrupa during his reign. The language of this copper plate inscription was Sanskrit.
• Dharma Pala has issued two other Copper Plate Grants: the Khonamukhi plates, and the Pushpabhadra grants.

Ans:-  (A) Dharma Pala

Explanation:- 

• Dharma Pala issued the Khonamukhi Copper-plate inscriptions.
• Dharma Pala has left us three Copper Plate Grants: the Khonamukhi plates, the Subhankarapataka grants, and the Pushpabhadra grants.

Ans:-  (C) Dharma Pala

Explanation:- 

Dharma Pala issued the Pushpabhadra Copper-plate inscriptions.

Ans:- (C) Nagaon

Explanation:-  

The Gachtal Copper-plate inscriptions were found in Gachtal village in the Nagaon district of Assam. These inscriptions are significant because they provide valuable information about the history of the Pala dynasty in Assam.

Ans:-  (A) Go Pala

Explanation:-  

Go Pala of the Pala dynasty of Kamrupa issued the Gachtal Copper-plate inscriptions. It was found in Gachtal village in the Nagaon district of Assam. It contains details about the genealogy of the Pala kings, land grants, and other historical events.

Ans:-  (B) Jaya Pala

Explanation:-  

Jaya Pal was the son of Dharma Pal. During his reign, the king of Gauda, Rama Pal conquered Kamrupa and set up a vassal king named Tingya Deb on the throne of Kamrupa, and Pala Dynasty came to an end.