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Ancient Indian History

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1. The last ruler of Sunga dynasty was...






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






3. Kanishka's capital was at






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






5. The earliest evidence of Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of a






6. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






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






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






9. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






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






11. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






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






13. Which of the following was a special feature of Chola administration?






14. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






15. Satavahanas belonged to...






16. Administration of tests of loyalty to ministers - appointment of superintending officers for industries - appointment of superintending officers for agriculture






17. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by...






18. In the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. - the most remarkable king of the Haryanka line was...






19. The special feature of the financial system of Vijayanagara was...






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






21. Who among the following has been called the Napoleon of India?






22. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






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






24. Which Saka ruler was responsible for important irrigation works in Saurashtra?






25. In which century did Ashoka reign?






26. The Kaulinya system was introduced in Bengal by...






27. Vikramasila University was founded by...






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






29. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






30. Krishnadevaraya was the ruler of...






31. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






32. The original name of the Kushanas was in






33. Chandragupta Maurya's empire extended in the north -west upto






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






35. Nicolo Conti - the traveller who visited Vijayanagara kingdom in 1420 A.D. - was...






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






37. Pallava Kings were the devotees of...






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






39. Kanchi was the capital of...






40. The only ruler of India who ruled over territories in Central Asia beyond the Pamirs was...






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






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






43. The political and cultural centre of the Pandyas was...






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






45. Lichchavi princess Kumara Devi was married to...






46. Madurai was the capital of...






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






48. Who amongst the rulers of southern India were the contemporaries of kings of the Gupta empire?






49. Who among the following was a Satavahana ruler?






50. The Gupta feudatories who became strong and independent in Gujarat were known as