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Ancient Indian History

Subject : history
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1. Krishnadevaraya was the ruler of...






2. Sakas were finally overthrown by...






3. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






4. In Krishnadevaraya's court - Ashtadiggajas were the






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






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






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






8. In which century did Ashoka reign?






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






10. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






11. Kanishka's capital was at






12. Pallava Kings were the devotees of...






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






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






15. The original name of the Kushanas was in






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






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






18. The medium of exchange in gold during the Gupta period was known as the






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






20. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of Nandas at






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






22. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






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






24. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






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






26. Kanchi was the capital of...






27. The dynasty that excelled itself as a naval power was that of the






28. Rudradaman was one of the greatest






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






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






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






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






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






34. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






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






36. One of the oldest dynasty






37. Ashoka's invasion of Kalinga resulted in






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






39. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






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






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






42. The most commonly used coin - during the Mauryan period - was...






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






44. Gondophernes belonged to...






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






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






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






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






49. Who among the following was a Satavahana ruler?






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