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Ancient Indian History

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1. Who among the following was a great ruler of Kalinga in ancient times?






2. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






3. The Ashokan inscription which gives an account of the Kalinga war and its effects is...






4. The official religion during the rule of the Sunga dynasty was...






5. Who amongst the following kings defeated Harsha's army on the bank of river Narmada?






6. Harihara and Bukka - the founders of the Vijayanagara kingdom shaped the course of their conduct on the advice of...






7. The first monarch of Magadh kingdom in the sixth century B.C. was...






8. Which of the following was a republic in sixth century B.C.?






9. During the Gupta period of Indianhistory - the village affairs were managed by the village headman with the assistance of...






10. Vikramasila University was founded by...






11. Who amongst the following is credited by a Chinese pilgrim with having built the ancient city of Rajagriha - the modern Rajgir in Patna district?






12. In early ancient India - the largest urban centre was...






13. One of the oldest dynasty






14. Which Gupta ruler had led a compaign to the south and was an expert Veena player?






15. Who amongst the following Chola Kings fought against the Shailendera King of Shri Vijaya and defeated him?






16. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






17. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






18. Kanishka's capital was at






19. In Krishnadevaraya's court - Ashtadiggajas were the






20. Which of the following became the most important city of northern India under Harsha?






21. Name the great Hindu King who combined in himself the qualities of Samudragupta and Ashoka?






22. In the Sangam age - Uraiyur was important for...






23. Adorned with the title of Maharajadhiraja (king of kings)






24. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in 712 A.D. under the leadership of...






25. After the Mauryas - the most important kingdom in Deccan and Central India was that of...






26. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






27. Hindu colonies were founded in the south-east Asian countries mostly during the period of...






28. The dynasty that excelled itself as a naval power was that of the






29. Chalukya dynasty in South India was founded by...






30. The great Hindu law -giver was...






31. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






32. Who among the following is considered as the first national ruler of India?






33. Which of the following kingdoms od South India was well known for its naval power?






34. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






35. Rudradaman was one of the greatest






36. Before ascending the Mauraya throne - Ashoka served as a Viceroy of...






37. A lot of details regarding the village administration under the Cholas is provided by the inscriptions at






38. Madurai was the capital of...






39. Nahapana - Rudradaman - Sodassa






40. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






41. The Chola ruler who subdued the Ganges and obtained the title Gangai Konda Cholan was...






42. After the Mauryas the most important kingdom in the Deccan and Central India was that of the






43. The original name of the Kushanas was in






44. Kanchi was the capital of...






45. Vijayanagara is compared to the Chola for...






46. The capital of Eastern Chalukyas was...






47. Chandragupta II fought war with the






48. The Kingdom of Vijayanagar came into existence during the reign of...






49. Ashoka's invasion of Kalinga resulted in






50. A Pala ruler who was raised to the throne by different sections of people was...