Test your basic knowledge |

Ancient Indian History

Subject : history
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The name by which Ashoka is generally reffered to in his inscription is...






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






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






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






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






6. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






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






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






9. In which century did Ashoka reign?






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






11. Gondophernes belonged to...






12. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of Nandas at






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






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






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






16. Chandragupta II fought war with the






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






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






19. Vikramasila University was founded by...






20. One of the oldest dynasty






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






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






23. The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in






24. The original name of the Kushanas was in






25. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by...






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






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






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






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






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






31. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






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






33. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






34. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






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






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






37. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






38. Kanchi was the capital of...






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






40. Satavahanas belonged to...






41. Kanishka's capital was at






42. The Arabs were established traders on the west coast of India and had the support of the rulers of Kerala. Which one of the following rulers first conducted a naval campaign on important Arab trade centres to check their monopoly?






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






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






45. Ashoka's claim of greatness chiefly lay in the






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






47. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






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






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






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







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests