Major dynasties of Haryana - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, HPSC

The Loharu Fort in Loharu town was built during the Jat dynasty's rule over Haryana in the 18th century.

The Maurya dynasty ruled over Haryana in the ancient period from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD.

The Raja Nahar Singh Fort in Ballabhgarh was built during the Jat dynasty's rule over Haryana in the 18th century.

The Chauhan dynasty ruled over Haryana in the early medieval period from the 11th century to the 12th century.

The Sukhna Lake, located in Chandigarh (which was a part of Haryana earlier), was created by the British dynasty in 1958.

The Tomara dynasty ruled over Haryana from the 9th century to the 12th century, before being succeeded by the Delhi Sultanate.

The Qila Mubarak fort in the city of Hisar was built during the Sikh dynasty's rule over Haryana in the early 19th century.

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's foster brother, Muhammad Amin Khan, built the Pinjore Gardens in the 17th century during the Mughal dynasty's rule over Haryana.

The Khilji dynasty ruled over Haryana from 1290 to 1320 AD, before being succeeded by the Tughlaq dynasty.

Slave (Mamluk) dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate began the construction of the Qutub Minar under Qutb-ud-din Aibak, and significant work was continued by his successor Iltutmish.

• Construction started in the late 12th-early 13th century; Qutb-ud-din Aibak initiated the tower.
• Iltutmish added additional storeys and completed major work in the early 13th century.
• Later restorations were carried out by rulers including Alauddin Khilji, but the monument's origin is pre-Mughal.

Therefore, option B is correct.

The Tomara Dynasty ruled over parts of Haryana during the 9th to 12th centuries AD. They are known for their patronage of art, literature, and architecture. The famous Surajkund reservoir in Haryana is believed to have been built during their reign.

The Chauhan Dynasty ruled over parts of Haryana during the 12th century AD. They are known for their valour and bravery, and are associated with the famous battles of Tarain in Haryana. These battles were fought between the Chauhan ruler Prithviraj Chauhan and the Ghurid ruler Muhammad Ghori.

The Solanki Dynasty ruled over Gujarat and parts of Haryana during the 10th to 13th centuries AD. They were great builders and are known for constructing many temples, step-wells, and other structures. The Adalaj Stepwell in Gujarat is one such structure that was built during their reign.

The Harsha Vardhana Dynasty ruled over Haryana during the 7th century AD. They were great patrons of art, literature, and religion. The famous Shri Markandeshwar Temple in Kurukshetra is believed to have been built during their reign.

The Gupta Dynasty ruled over northern and central India, including Haryana, during the period of 320 to 550 AD. This era is considered as the Golden Age of India, as it saw great progress in art, science, and literature.

Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, ruled over Haryana during the 18th century.

The Sikh Empire succeeded the Mughal dynasty in Haryana.

 Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded the town now known as Fatehabad in present-day Haryana.

Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate and established the settlement in the 14th century (around 1352 CE).

The foundation of the town predates the Mughal emperors named in the other options; therefore Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan are not the founders.

Hence the correct option is B. 

The Chauhan dynasty succeeded the Tomara dynasty in Haryana.

The Tomara dynasty ruled over Haryana during the 7th-12th century AD.