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Ancient Indian History

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1. The original name of the Kushanas was in






2. Satavahanas belonged to...






3. The capital of Eastern Chalukyas was...






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






5. Gondophernes belonged to...






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






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






8. Ashoka's invasion of Kalinga resulted in






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






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






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






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






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






14. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






15. In which century did Ashoka reign?






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






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






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






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






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






21. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






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






23. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






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






25. Bahmani Kingdom in South India extinguished in the






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






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






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






29. The Chola empire reached its zenith under






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






31. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






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






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






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






35. Kanishka's capital was at






36. Chandragupta II fought war with the






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






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






39. Vikramasila University was founded by...






40. Sakas were finally overthrown by...






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






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






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






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






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






46. The founder of Vijayanagar kingdom was...






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






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






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






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