Ancient Indian History MCQs

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“Brahma-Kshatriya” refers to someone who claims to be both a Brahmin (priestly class) and a Kshatriya (warrior class). Essentially claiming both spiritual and temporal power. The Sena Dynasty ruled parts of eastern India between the 11th and 12th centuries CE. They were known for being Brahmins (priests) who took on the role of rulers and administrators (traditionally a Kshatriya role). So the Sena rulers called themselves “Brahma-Kshatriya” to indicate they were both spiritual leaders and temporal rulers.

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The Mahabharata by Ved vyas is the longest epic of the world consists of 1,00,000 shlokas.

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Vaikunta Perumal Temple was built by Pallava King Nandivarman-II in the 8th century, he was a worshipper of Lord Vishnu.

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The Mauryan emperor, Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 BC and after a fierce battle Kalinga was conquered. The 13th rock edict of Ashoka elaborates the Kalinga war.

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Dharmachakra Jina Vihara In Sarnath, Varanasi :The last great monument in the 12th century : The temples included what is described as the Main Shrine and another entitled the, Dharmachakra Jina Vihara was the gift of Kumaradevi, the Buddhist queen of the great Gahadavala king Govindrachandra of Kannauj (CE 1114-1154).

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The IX mandala of the Rigveda samhita is dedicated to Soma.

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Arasar is a Tamil word used to refer to the rulers or kings of the Sangam period in ancient South India. The Sangam period spanned from the 6th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The Sangam period refers to the history of ancient Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Sri Lanka.

The term “arasar” can also refer to the ruling class. The other castes in the Sangam period were:

• Anthanar, who played a significant role in the Sangam polity and religion
• Vanigar, who carried on trade and commerce
• Vellalar, who were agriculturists

The Sangam period dynasties were the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas. Important rulers included Cheran Senguttuvan, Karikala, and Neduncheliyan.

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Kujula Kadphises was the first Yueh Chi chief who crossed the Hindukush Mountains and laid down the foundation of the Kushana Empire. He adopted the epithet of Dharma-thida and Sachdharmathida.

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Mehrgarh is associated with the earliest evidence of pottery among these sites. The site’s sequence includes an aceramic Neolithic phase, followed by a ceramic Neolithic phase in which pottery appears. This makes Mehrgarh an important early prehistoric settlement in the Indian subcontinent, especially for the transition from pre-pottery to pottery-bearing communities. 

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The battle of ten kings was fought between Sudas, a Bharata king of the Tritsu family and the confederacy of ten well-known tribes- Puru, Yadu, Turvasa, Anu, Druhyu, Alina, Paktha ,Bhalanas,Shiva and Vishanin. In the bloody and decisive battle on the banks of River Purushni, the Bharatas emerged victorious. The reason behind the war is the rivalry between Vishwamitra and Vasishtha.