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 Shaka ruler is also mentioned in Mathura lion capital?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka
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Correct Answer: D [Patika Kusulaka ]
Notes:
The Taxila Copper Plate inscription mentions about the dedication of a relic of the Buddha Shakyamuni to a Buddhist monastery by the Shaka ruler Patika Kusulaka. Mathura lion capital also mentions Patika Kusulaka.
32. 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.
33. Dharmapala held a Durbar at which of the following places?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Vikrampura
[C] Tamralipti
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Dharmapala is believed to have deposed Indraraja or Indrayudha, the ruler of Kanauj. After his victory, Dharmapala held a Durbar at Kanauj. This Durbar was attended by a large number of vassal chiefs. He installed his puppet ruler, Chakrayudha, on the throne.
34. Which of the following Pala ruler founded the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila monastery near Bhagalpur in Bihar. He is also credited with the foundation of the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar. Dharmapala is also credited with the grant of 200 villages to Nalanda University.
35. Which of the following were called as evil rulers?
[A] Kalabhras
[B] Kadambas
[C] Gangas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: A [Kalabhras]
Notes:
The Kalabhras were referred to as evil rulers. They overthrew innumerable kings. They also put an end to Brahmadeya rights. The Kalabhras came in conflict with Pallavas also and pushed them towards north.
36. Which of the following items were imported from Ceylon?
1) Pearls
2) Dry ginger
3) Tin
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
India had a flourishing trade with South-East Asia during the medieval period. The articles imported from that quarter were silk, porcelain ware, camphor, bees’ wax, cloves, lump camphor, sandalwood, and cardamom. Spices were imported from Java and Sumatra. India imported pearls, dry ginger, and tin from Ceylon.
37. Which of the following authors composed Janakiharana?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Kumaradas
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaradas]
Notes:
Kumaradasa has been known by the names of Natha Kumara and Kumaradatta on the continent of India. Kumaradasa is the author of a Sanskrit Mahakavya called the Janaki-hara?a or Janaki’s abduction.
38. Tattavakaumudi, Tattvasaradi, Nyayavarttikatatparyatika, Nyayasuchini-bandha, Nyayasutroddhara, Nyayakanika and Tattvabindu are works of which of the following writers?
[A] Bhoja
[B] Vachaspatimisra
[C] Udayana
[D] Jayanta
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Correct Answer: B [Vachaspatimisra]
Notes:
Tattavakaumudi, Tattvasaradi, Nyayavarttikatatparyatika, Nyayasuchini-bandha, Nyayasutroddhara, Nyayakanika and Tattvabindu are works of Vachaspatimisra. He was one of the greatest name in medieval age in philosophy. He also wrote independent treatises on some of the Darsanas.
39. Which of the following adopted the epithet of Vatapikonda?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Narsimhavarman
[C] Pulkeshin II
[D] Kirtivarman I
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Correct Answer: C [Pulkeshin II]
Notes:
The second expedition led by Pulkshein II against the Pallavas proved to be a complete failure. The King Narsimhavarman of the Pallava dynasty killed Pulkeshin II and adopted the epithet of Vatapikonda.
40. Which of the following was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty?
[A] Pulakesin I
[B] Pulakesin II
[C] Visnuvardhana
[D] Kirtivarman
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Correct Answer: C [Visnuvardhana]
Notes:
Visnuvardhana was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. He was a brother of Pulakesin II. In 615 A.D. he was made the Viceroy of Pulakesin II in both North Maratha (Nasik) and South Maratha country.
