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Ancient Indian History

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






2. The capital of Eastern Chalukyas was...






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






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






5. The original name of the Kushanas was in






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






7. In which century did Ashoka reign?






8. Nahapana - Rudradaman - Sodassa






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. One of the oldest dynasty






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






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






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






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






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






22. Pallava Kings were the devotees of...






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






24. Which of the following was the lowest unit of Chola administration?






25. Sakas were finally overthrown by...






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






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






28. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






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






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






31. Kanchi was the capital of...






32. Gondophernes belonged to...






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






34. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






35. In Krishnadevaraya's court - Ashtadiggajas were the






36. Chandragupta II fought war with the






37. The capital of Kakatiya dynasty was...






38. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






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






40. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






41. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






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






43. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






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






45. The Arabs were established traders on the west coast of India and had the support of the rulers of Kerala. Which one of the following rulers first conducted a naval campaign on important Arab trade centres to check their monopoly?






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






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






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






49. Vikramasila University was founded by...






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