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Ancient Indian History

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






2. Gondophernes belonged to...






3. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






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






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






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






7. 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?






8. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by...






9. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






10. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






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






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






13. The capital of Kakatiya dynasty was...






14. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






23. Nahapana - Rudradaman - Sodassa






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






25. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






26. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






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






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






29. In which century did Ashoka reign?






30. Kanchi was the capital of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Vikramasila University was founded by...






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






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






42. Pallava Kings were the devotees of...






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






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






45. Kanishka's capital was at






46. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of Nandas at






47. The Satavahana King who defeated the western Saka King - Nahapana was...






48. Rudradaman was one of the greatest






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






50. Who among the following was a Satavahana ruler?