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Ancient Indian History

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1. Chandragupta Maurya's empire extended in the north -west upto






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






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






4. The original name of the Kushanas was in






5. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






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






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






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






9. The Chola ruler who subdued the Ganges and obtained the title Gangai Konda Cholan was...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. In which century did Ashoka reign?






20. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






21. The special feature of the financial system of Vijayanagara was...






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






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






24. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






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






39. Vikramasila University was founded by...






40. Sakas were finally overthrown by...






41. Kanchi was the capital of...






42. Nahapana - Rudradaman - Sodassa






43. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by...






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






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






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






47. One of the oldest dynasty






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






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






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