UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Miscellaneous/Pre-Medieval Period

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    Who among the following levied Turushka-danda?

    A)  Gahadavalas                

    B)  Chandellas

    C)  Chahamanas                

    D)  Shahis

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Gahadavalas levied Tumshka-danda. They intended to defend his empire from Muslims attack. They establislied a new tax system which wear termed as Tumshka Danda (tax to battle the Tumshkas or Turks or Muslim power). Chandradeva founded the Gahadavala dynasty at Kanyakubja after defeating a chief named Gopala of Tuar clan. His jurisdiction extended over nearly all of what is modem Uttar Pradesh including this district.


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