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Ancient Indian History

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






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






3. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of Nandas at






4. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






5. Gondophernes belonged to...






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






7. The power of the great Cholas was established by...






8. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






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






10. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






11. Kanishka's capital was at






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






13. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






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






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






16. The capital of Kakatiya dynasty was...






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






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






19. The capital of Eastern Chalukyas was...






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Which of the following was an important port of the eastern coast during the Gupta period?






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






28. The original name of the Kushanas was in






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Satavahanas belonged to...






38. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by...






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






40. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






41. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






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






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






44. Rudradaman was one of the greatest






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






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






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






48. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






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






50. Vikramasila University was founded by...







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