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Ancient Indian History

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1. Kanishka's capital was at






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






3. The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Sakas were finally overthrown by...






17. In which century did Ashoka reign?






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






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






20. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of...






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






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






23. The capital of Bahmani Kingdom was...






24. Satavahanas belonged to...






25. Chandragupta II fought war with the






26. Vijayanagar empire ruins are found in






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






28. The great Royal Road mentioned by Megasthenes ran from






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






30. Vikramasila University was founded by...






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






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






33. Gondophernes belonged to...






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






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






36. The Bahmani Kingdom was founded by...






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






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






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






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






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






42. Ashoka's invasion of Kalinga resulted in






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






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






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






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






47. Pallava Kings were the devotees of...






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






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






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