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Ancient Indian History

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1. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






2. In which century did Ashoka reign?






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






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






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






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






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






8. The Ashokan inscription which gives an account of the Kalinga war and its effects is...






9. Madurai was the capital of...






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






11. Sakas were finally overthrown by...






12. Kanchi was the capital of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






21. Vikramasila University was founded by...






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






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






24. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?






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






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






27. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






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






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






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






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






32. Who among the following was a Satavahana ruler?






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






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






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






36. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






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






38. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






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






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






41. In Krishnadevaraya's court - Ashtadiggajas were the






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






43. Kanishka's capital was at






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






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






46. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






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






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






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






50. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of Nandas at






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