Ancient Indian History MCQs
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. Which of the following kings was the son of Kujula Kadphises?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Vima Kadphises
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: C [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises was the son of Kadphises I or Kujula Kadphises. He started as a co-ruler with his father. He conquered Gandhara from the Parthians. He also spread the kingdom to the east of the Indus till the Mathura region.
32. Which of the following Gupta King claimed the title of maharajadhiraja?
[A] Maharaja Ghatotkacha
[B] Chandragupta – I
[C] Chandragupta – II
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta – I]
Notes:
Chandragupta – I claimed the title of maharajadhiraja (king of kings). He married a Lichchhavai princess. He was the son and successor of Ghatotkacha and was definitely a strong ruler.
33. Which of the following was the court poet of Samudragupta?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Harishena
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhavabhuti
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Correct Answer: B [Harishena]
Notes:
Harishena was the court poet of Samudragupta. The Prayagaprashasti was composed in pure Sanskrit by Harisena. Harishena was not only his court poet but was also a kumaramatya.
34. Which of the following kings is considered as the founder of the Vakataka empire?
[A] Pravarasena I
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Vindhyasakti
[D] Rudrasena II
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Correct Answer: C [Vindhyasakti]
Notes:
Vindhyashakti is considered as the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. The name of Vindhyasakti is also mentioned in the Puranas. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya.
35. Which of the following is associated with the rule of Harsha Vardhana?
[A] c. 580-590 CE
[B] c. 595-606 CE
[C] c. 606-647 CE
[D] c. 647-665 CE
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Correct Answer: C [c. 606-647 CE]
Notes:
Harsha Vardhana ruled from c. 606 to 647 CE. Hsuan Tsang visited India during his time in the 7th century AD and stayed for about fifteen years. Harsha’s authority was limited to north India excluding Kashmir.
36. Which of the following is described as Lokpal, guardian of the world, in the Nalanda stone inscription?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Manorathavarman
[C] Yasovarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: C [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the Nalanda stone inscription, Yasovarman is referred to as the Lokpala, guardian of the world. It describes Yasovarman as the one “who has risen after placing his foot on the heads of all the kings and has completely removed the terrific darkness in the form of all his foes by the diffusion of the rays of his sword and who shines as the refulgent sun in all quarters for awakening the lotus representing the whole earth.”
37. Under which of the following Pala rulers Bengal emerged as the most powerful State in Northern India?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Under the rule of Dharmapala Bengal emerged as the most powerful State in Northern India. Dharmapala fulfilled the dream of Sasanka to lay the foundation of a great Gauda empire. Dharmapala adopted imperial titles such as Paramesvara, Paramabhattaraka and Maharajadhiraja.
38. Which of the following founded their rule in the northern Karnataka and the Konkan in fourth century A.D.?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Ikshavakus
[C] Kadambas
[D] Kalabhras
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Correct Answer: C [Kadambas]
Notes:
The Kadambas was an ancient royal family of Karnataka that founded their rule in the northern Karnataka and the Konkan in fourth century A.D. The Pallavas also came into conflict with Kadambas.
39. The Kadamba King Mayurasharma ruled from Banavasi during which of the following periods?
[A] A.D. 330 to 345
[B] A.D. 335 to 355
[C] A.D. 345 to 365
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [A.D. 345 to 365]
Notes:
Mayurasharma was the founder of Kadamba dynasty. The Mayurasharma ruled from Banavasi from A.D. 345 to 365. He was the most powerful king and administrator of the Kadamba dynasty.
40. Which of the following refers to a fine realised for 10 offences committed by the villagers?
[A] Pindaka
[B] Udranga
[C] Dasaparadh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dasaparadh]
Notes:
Dasaparadha refers to a fine which was realised for 10 offences committed by the villagers. Those offences included disobedience to the orders of the king, murder of a woman, intermixture of castes, adultery, theft, obscenity, assault, etc.
