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Ancient Indian History

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






2. Gondophernes belonged to...






3. The original name of the Kushanas was in






4. In which century did Ashoka reign?






5. Vikramasila University was founded by...






6. The Chola king who conquered the northern part of Sri Lanka and made it a province of his empire - was...






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






8. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






9. Nahapana - Rudradaman - Sodassa






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






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






12. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






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






14. One of the oldest dynasty






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






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






17. The capital of Eastern Chalukyas was...






18. The name by which Ashoka is generally reffered to in his inscription is...






19. The most famous Indo-Greek ruler to rule over India - noted for his justice and popularity with his subjects - was...






20. The first ruling dynasty of Vijayanagara Kingdom was...






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






22. Who was the first king to conquer Malwa - Gujarat and Maharashtra?






23. The Huna leader Mihirgula was defeated by...






24. Maurya empire declined after Ashoka mainly because of...






25. Rudradaman was one of the greatest






26. Pallava Kings were the devotees of...






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






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






29. What was the rate of land revenue as given in the dharma shastras?






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






31. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






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






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






34. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






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






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






37. Satavahanas belonged to...






38. Ashoka's claim of greatness chiefly lay in the






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






40. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






41. Which of the following is the correct chronological order?






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






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






44. Chandragupta II fought war with the






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






46. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






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






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






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






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