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According to the provided timeline, what year did Mihira Bhoja take the throne?
According to the provided timeline, what year did Mihira Bhoja take the throne?
885 AD
What is the name of the dynasty being discussed, as presented on this timeline?
What is the name of the dynasty being discussed, as presented on this timeline?
Gurjara-Pratiharas
What is the approximate area, in kilometers squared, of the territory controlled by the Gurjara-Pratiharas, as stated on the timeline?
What is the approximate area, in kilometers squared, of the territory controlled by the Gurjara-Pratiharas, as stated on the timeline?
4,000,000 km²
What two regions were the Gurjara-Pratiharas known for importing cavalry from?
What two regions were the Gurjara-Pratiharas known for importing cavalry from?
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Identify two names that are presented on the timeline as mispronounced or corrupted versions of Gurjara.
Identify two names that are presented on the timeline as mispronounced or corrupted versions of Gurjara.
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What is the name of the person associated with the timeline, who likely lived in 915 AD?
What is the name of the person associated with the timeline, who likely lived in 915 AD?
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What is the significance of the year 915 AD as indicated on the timeline?
What is the significance of the year 915 AD as indicated on the timeline?
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What is the approximate timeframe of the reign of Vatsraja based on the information on the timeline?
What is the approximate timeframe of the reign of Vatsraja based on the information on the timeline?
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Based on the timeline, how many villages, cities, and rural areas did the Gurjara-Pratiharas control?
Based on the timeline, how many villages, cities, and rural areas did the Gurjara-Pratiharas control?
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What is the name of the individual associated with the timeline who is considered to be the strongest and most prominent among the Gurjara-Pratiharas?
What is the name of the individual associated with the timeline who is considered to be the strongest and most prominent among the Gurjara-Pratiharas?
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Who is identified as the significant power described by al-Masudi in the content?
Who is identified as the significant power described by al-Masudi in the content?
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What was the reported strength of the army divisions mentioned?
What was the reported strength of the army divisions mentioned?
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How many elephants were noted in the military forces?
How many elephants were noted in the military forces?
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What period does the historical writing from al-Masudi relate to?
What period does the historical writing from al-Masudi relate to?
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Name one prominent ruler of the Gurjara-Pratiharas mentioned in the content.
Name one prominent ruler of the Gurjara-Pratiharas mentioned in the content.
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What unique aspect of the Gurjara-Pratiharas' cavalry is highlighted?
What unique aspect of the Gurjara-Pratiharas' cavalry is highlighted?
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What is the estimated total area controlled by the Gurjara-Pratiharas?
What is the estimated total area controlled by the Gurjara-Pratiharas?
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Which two prominent figures are associated with the Gurjara-Pratiharas in this content?
Which two prominent figures are associated with the Gurjara-Pratiharas in this content?
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What corrupt version is mentioned in relation to the term Gurjara?
What corrupt version is mentioned in relation to the term Gurjara?
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In how many villages, cities, and rural areas was Gurjara-Pratihara influence reported?
In how many villages, cities, and rural areas was Gurjara-Pratihara influence reported?
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Study Notes
Gurjara-Pratiharas
- Ruling dynasty in Northern India
- Dates from 730 AD to 1036 AD
- Ruled over a large area, including over 180,000 villages, cities, and rural areas.
- Territory was approximately 2000 km by 2000 km.
- Military strength with an army consisting of four divisions, each having 700,000 to 900,000 men.
- Possessed a strong cavalry that included 2,000 elephants.
- Notable rulers included Nagabhatta I, Vatsraja, Nagabhatta II, Mihira Bhoja, and Mahendrapala I.
- Dates of these rulers are shown in graphic
Al-Masudi
- He was a native of Baghdad.
- He was a historian and geographer.
- Important source of information about the Gurjara-Pratihara empire
- He wrote about the Gurjara-Pratiharas during a 915 AD visit
- Al-Masudi described the great power and prestige of the Gurjara-Pratiharas
- One of his works covers the topic "Muruj adh-dhahab wa ma'adin al-jawhar"
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Explore the history of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, which ruled Northern India from 730 AD to 1036 AD, along with the influential historian Al-Masudi. This quiz covers notable rulers, military strength, and Al-Masudi's insights into this powerful empire. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and significance of this important historical period.
