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    The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is
  • Question 2
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    Hindu colonies were founded in the Southeast Asian countries mostly during the period of
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    Before ascending the Maurya throne, Ashoka served as a Viceroy of
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    After the Mauryas, the most important kingdom in Deccan and Central India was that of the
    Solution
    Satavahana had been the most important kingdom in Deccan and Central India after the Mauryas. Satavahana was the first large kingdom of central India. The Satavahana rule is believed to have started around the third century BC, in 235 BC, and lasted until the second century AD. The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He and his successors established their authority from the mouth of the Krishna to the entire Deccan Plateau. According to the Puranas, the Satavahana king killed the last Kanva ruler of Magadha and presumably took possession of his kingdom.
    The Satavahana kingdom chiefly comprised modern-day Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. At times, their rule also included parts of Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Their capital cities varied at different times. Pratishthana (Paithan) and Amaravati were its capitals.
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    Who amongst the following persons has been credited by a Chinese pilgrim with having built the ancient city of Rajagriha, the modern Rajgir in Patna district?
    Solution
    Bimbisara was a king of Magadha during the late 5th century BC and belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. He was the son of Bhattiya. He is also known for his cultural achievements and was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. Bimbisara, according to Hiuen Tsang, built the city of Rajgir, which is famous in Buddhist writings.
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    Which Saka ruler was responsible for important irrigation works in Saurashtra?
    Solution
    Ans 3.
    The Saka ruler, Rudradraman was responsible for important irrigation works in Saurashtra. His military achievements, his territories and his many personal qualities are highlighted in the famous Junagadh inscription, written in 150 AD. It is the first major inscription to be written in Sanskrit.
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    The Arab conquest of Sind took place in 712 A.D. under the leadership of
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    The ancient kingdom of Avanti had its capital at
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    The only ruler of India, who ruled over territories in Central Asia beyond the Pamirs, was
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    Who among the following rulers is considered as the first national ruler of India?
    Solution
    Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. He was picked up, taught, and counselled by Chanakya, who is identified as the author of the Arthashastra. Chandragupta built one of the largest empires ever on the Indian subcontinent. He is considered as the first national ruler of India.
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    In which century did Ashoka reign?
    Solution
    Ans: Third Century BC
    Ashoka was a ruler of Mauryan Dynasty, who ruled from 268-232 BCE. He expanded the Mauryan Empire from present day Afghanistan to Bangladesh. He was the grandson of Mauryan Dynasty founder Chandragupta Maurya. He was one of the greatest emperors of India. He waged the brutal Kalinga War and later turned to Buddhism.
  • Question 12
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    Ashoka's claim of greatness chiefly lay in the
    Solution
    Ashoka the Great was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE. Among the monarchs who ruled mankind, Ashoka occupied the highest position of honour. Ashoka's place in history has been determined by three main factors, namely, his unique role as a ruler, his remarkable achievement as a missionary, and for his lasting contribution to human civilisation. He was focused to promotion of welfare of his people. The prime objective of Ashoka was to achieve both material and spiritual welfare of men. He thought of their happiness in this world and the other. As for the material welfare of men, he ordered for liberality and charity towards the needy, for protection of the interests of all sections of people, for protecting people against injuries, for reduction of punishment to criminals, for the release of old men or fathers of many children from prisons, etc.
    Hence, we find that Ashoka's claim of greatness chiefly lay in the promotion of welfare of his people.
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    Which of the following rulers was adorned with the title 'Maharajadhiraja' (king of kings)?
    Solution

    Chandragupta assumed the title Maharajadhiraja ("king of great kings") and issued gold coins, which suggests that he was the first imperial ruler of the dynasty. Chandragupta certainly reigned in the first quarter of the 4th century CE, but the exact period of his reign is uncertain.
  • Question 14
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    Who among the following has been called the 'Napolean of India'?
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    Saka Era started from
    Solution
    Saka Era corresponds to Julian Year 78 BC. It is a historical calendar era. Its beginning is equated with ascension of king Chashtana. It is more commonly known as Shalivahana Saka. The earliest users of Saka Era are rulers of Ujjain, from their it continued to survive during the Gupta Era and became part of Hindu tradition. It continued to be used in medieval and modern India as well. The year of Modern Saka is tied to Georgian date March 22.
  • Question 16
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    Who among the following emperors earned the title 'Liberator'?
  • Question 17
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    The first metallic coin, used in India, was in:
    Solution
    The spread of the Maurya power over greater parts of the subcontinent facilitated trade and communication. This is also evident in the growing use of silver punch-marked coins. The punch-marked silver karshapana coins appeared in the economic scene around the fifth century BC; the Maurya period witnessed their considerable proliferation. Profuse number of silver punch-marked coins are found from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Though these coins are still uninscribed, the regular use of certain symbols on these coins suggests that these were issued by a particular authority.
    The widespread use of these symbols on punch-marked coins, assignable to the Maurya times, has led scholars to logically infer that these coins were indeed minted by a major political authority which could ensure uniformity in minting standard. Such a strong political authority can logically be identified with the Mauryas.
    Hence, it can be deduced that first metallic coin, used in India, was in Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
  • Question 18
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    The valleys of Indus, Ganga and Jamuna were brought together for the first time under one political authority by
  • Question 19
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    Which Kushanas King assumed the title `the Lord of the whole world`?
  • Question 20
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    The most famous Saka ruler in India was
  • Question 21
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    Dhanvantri, a renowned physician of ancient India, adorned the court of
  • Question 22
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    Bimbisara was the ruler of
    Solution
    Ans: Magadha
    Bimbisara was a king of Magadha and belonged to Haryanka Dynasty. He ruled during the 5th century. He followed Buddha and also built the city of Rajgir, which is known for Buddhist writings. He was the son of Bhattiya and ascended to the throne at the young age of 15. He was succeeded by Ajatshatru, his son.
  • Question 23
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    Kautilya was the Prime Minister of which of the following Indian rulers?
    Solution
    Kautaliya, i.e. Chanakya, was the son of Chanak and was the chief advisor of Chandragupta Maurya. He was a statesman and philosopher, and a professor of political science and economics at Taxila university. He played a crucial role in the fall of Magadha and establishment of Mauryan Empire by training its first king Chandragupta Maurya. He helped Chandragupta establish one of the most influential empires of the time.
  • Question 24
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    Amongst the following, who contributed most to the Bhagvata cult?
  • Question 25
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    The Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya was
  • Question 26
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    Chalukya ruler, Pulakeshin II, defeated
  • Question 27
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    King Piyadasi, referred to in some ancient Indian inscriptions, is identified with
  • Question 28
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    The Mauryan dynasty was overthrown by
    Solution
    Ans: Pushyamitra Shunga
    Mauryan Empire was overthrown by Pushyamitra Shunga of Shunga dynasty, an ancient Indian dynasty which ruled eastern and central Indian subcontinent. Shunga ruled from 185-78 BCE. Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya under the ministership of Kautaliya. With the assassination of Brihadratha, the Mauryan Empire fell in the hands of Shungas.
  • Question 29
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    Match the following:

    King Deed
    A. Rudradaman 1. Performance of Ashvamedha
    B. Gautamiputra 2. Defeat of Sakas
    C. Kharavela 3. Repair of Sudarshana lake
    D. Samudragupta 4. Patronage of Jainism
    Solution
    The Sanskrit Junagadh inscription, dated 150 CE, credits Rudradaman I with supporting the cultural arts and Sanskrit literature and repairing the dam built by the Mauryans. In fact, he repaired the embankments of the lake Sudarshana, which was constructed by the Mauryas for checking floods.
    The power of the Saka rulers started to decline in the 2nd century CE after the Saka rulers were defeated by the south Indian Emperor, Gautamiputra Satakarni of the Satavahana dynasty.
    King Kharavela of Orissa professed Jainism and became its great patron. From the fifth century AD onwards, famous rulers of royal dynasties of south India, such as the Chalukya, the Ganga, the Kadamba and the Rashtrakuta, were patrons of Jainism.
    Samudragupta performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice to prove his imperial sovereignty, and according to his coins, remained undefeated. His gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he was an accomplished poet, and also played music. His expansionist policy was continued by his son Chandragupta II.
  • Question 30
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    Match the following:

    A. Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia 1. Introduced price control and rationing
    B. Malik Kafur 2. Mongol leader
    C. Alauddin Khilji 3. Overthrew the Slave dynasty
    D. Jalaluddin 4. Also known as 'Hazar Dinari'
    5. Sufi saint
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