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Ancient Indian History

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






2. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. One of the oldest dynasty






11. In which century did Ashoka reign?






12. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






13. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






14. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






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






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






17. Nahapana - Rudradaman - Sodassa






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






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






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






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






22. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






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






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






25. Rudradaman was one of the greatest






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






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






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






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






30. Which of the following dynasties ruled over Magadha in the 6th century B.C.?






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






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






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






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






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






36. Krishnadevaraya was the ruler of...






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






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






39. Gondophernes belonged to...






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






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






42. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of Nandas at






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






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






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






46. Who among the following was a Satavahana ruler?






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






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






49. The capital of Eastern Chalukyas was...






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