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Ancient Indian History

Subject : history
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1. Ashoka's claim of greatness chiefly lay in the






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






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






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






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






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






7. Sakas were finally overthrown by...






8. Rudradaman was one of the greatest






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






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






11. Satavahanas belonged to...






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






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






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






15. Vikramasila University was founded by...






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






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






18. The capital of Kakatiya dynasty was...






19. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






20. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






21. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






35. Pallava Kings were the devotees of...






36. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






37. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






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






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






40. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






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






42. Krishnadevaraya was the ruler of...






43. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






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






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






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






47. The capital of Eastern Chalukyas was...






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






49. Chandragupta II fought war with the






50. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of Nandas at