1. What was the primary motive behind warfare in medieval India?
   A) To spread education
   B) To gain wealth and expand territories
   C) To promote peace among kingdoms
   D) To build universities
   
2. Which of the following cities was the main focus of the Tripartite Struggle?
   A) Delhi
   B) Kanauj
   C) Hyderabad
   D) Patna
   
3. The Tripartite Struggle was fought between which three dynasties?
   A) Cholas, Palas, and Rajputs
   B) Rashtrakutas, Gurjara-Pratiharas, and Palas
   C) Mughals, Marathas, and Rajputs
   D) Chalukyas, Pallavas, and Rashtrakutas
   
4. Why did rulers attack temples during warfare?
   A) To convert people to their religion
   B) To gain wealth, as temples held a lot of treasures
   C) To provide shelter for their soldiers
   D) To use them as military bases
   
5. Which ruler of Ghazni is known for repeatedly attacking India for its wealth?
   A) Muhammad Ghori
   B) Babur
   C) Mahmud of Ghazni
   D) Alauddin Khalji
   
6. Which temple was famously plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1025 CE?
   A) Jagannath Temple
   B) Somnath Temple
   C) Brihadeshwara Temple
   D) Meenakshi Temple
   
7. How did successful military campaigns contribute to a ruler’s power?
   A) They brought in wealth and resources to strengthen the kingdom
   B) They allowed rulers to retire early
   C) They helped kings focus on farming
   D) They stopped trade from growing
   
8. Why did Rajput rulers emphasize bravery and warfare?
   A) To spread their religious beliefs
   B) To maintain their status and expand their influence
   C) To avoid conflicts with invaders
   D) To focus on trade and commerce
   
9. How did war benefit local chiefs and samantas?
   A) They gained rewards and land from victorious rulers
   B) They were forced to leave their territories
   C) They had to become traders
   D) They stopped participating in governance
   
10. What was a common feature of medieval warfare in India?
    A) Use of elephants and cavalry
    B) Use of nuclear weapons
    C) Peaceful agreements only
    D) Complete destruction of the defeated kingdom
    

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Answers and Explanations

1. B) To gain wealth and expand territories
   Warfare was a means to acquire wealth, resources, and extend political control.
   
2. B) Kanauj
   Kanauj was a rich and strategically important city that was the center of the Tripartite Struggle.
   
3. B) Rashtrakutas, Gurjara-Pratiharas, and Palas
   These three dynasties fought over the control of Kanauj and its resources.
   
4. B) To gain wealth, as temples held a lot of treasures
   Temples were centers of economic activity and housed valuable donations, making them prime targets.
   
5. C) Mahmud of Ghazni
   Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India multiple times, mainly to loot wealth from temples and cities.
   
6. B) Somnath Temple
   The Somnath Temple in Gujarat was looted by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1025 CE.
   
7. A) They brought in wealth and resources to strengthen the kingdom
   Victorious rulers used wealth gained from conquests to fund armies, administration, and infrastructure.
   
8. B) To maintain their status and expand their influence
   Rajputs followed a warrior code that emphasized valor, loyalty, and expansion through warfare.
   
9. A) They gained rewards and land from victorious rulers
   Samantas and local chiefs who supported rulers in battles were often rewarded with land and wealth.
   

A) Use of elephants and cavalry
Medieval Indian warfare featured large armies with war elephants, cavalry, and archers.