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 defeated Subhagsena of Kabul?
[A] Antiochus II
[B] Demetrius I
[C] Apollodotus I
[D] Apollodotus II
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Correct Answer: A [Antiochus II]
Notes:
Antiochus II was a Greek king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire who reigned from 261 BCE to 246 BCE. He marched towards India and defeated the India king Subhagsena of Kabul in around 206 BC.
32. Which of the following kings fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Prithivisena II
[D] Prithvisena I
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Correct Answer: C [Prithivisena II]
Notes:
Prithivisena II had to face the invasion of Harisena of Vatsagulma line thrice, and the invasion of Bhavadottavarman of the Nala dynasty. He also fought with the Traikutaka king, Dahrasena of southern Gujarat.
33. Which of the following was called as chief commandant of the elephant force during Harsha’s administration?
[A] Kuntala
[B] Simhananda
[C] Avanti
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Simhananda]
Notes:
The chief commandant of the elephant force during the Harsh’s administration was called as the Skandagupta. According to the Madhuvana Copper Plate inscription, Skandagupta is also described as Mahapramatara Mahasamanta.
34. Which of the following period is considered as the period of the Rajputs?
[A] 600 A.D- 800 A.D
[B] 800 A.D- 1000 A.D
[C] 647 A.D- 1200 A.D
[D] 540 A.D- 870 A.D
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Correct Answer: C [647 A.D- 1200 A.D]
Notes:
The Rajputs ruled from 647A.D. to 1200 A.D. They are the considered to be the descendants of Lord Rama (Surya vamsa) or Lord Krishna (Chandra vamsa) or the Hero who sprang from the sacrificial fire according to the Agni Kula theory.
35. Which of the following succeeded the Ikshavakus in the Krishna-Guntur region?
[A] Pallavas
[B] Gangas
[C] Kalabhras
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: A [Pallavas]
Notes:
The Pallavas succeeded the Ikshavakus in the Krishna-Guntur region. The Pallavas were a local tribe. They expanded their empire over both the southern Andhra and the northern Tamil Nadu.
36. Where was the earliest capital of the Gangas situated?
[A] Banavasi
[B] Kolar
[C] Madurai
[D] Kanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kolar]
Notes:
The earliest capital of the Gangas was located near Kolar. The Kolar supplied a lot of gold to the kingdom of Gangas. They made most of the land grants to the Jainas. They were earlier feudatories of the Pallavas.
37. Which of the following was the term used for those persons who sold themselves as slaves in times of famines to maintain themselves?
[A] Kritadasas
[B] Svavikrayi
[C] Dhvajahrita
[D] Rinadasas
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Correct Answer: B [Svavikrayi]
Notes:
Persons who sold themselves as slaves in times of famines to maintain themselves were referred to as Svavikraryi. Whereas Dhvajahrita were those persons who were captured by the victorious rulers as prisoners of war. They had to work as slaves.
38. Kandarya Mahadeva temple was constructed during which of the following period?
[A] 6th century AD
[B] 7th century AD
[C] 9th century AD
[D] 10th century AD
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Correct Answer: D [10th century AD]
Notes:
There are many Siva temples at Khajuraho. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple which was constructed in the 10th century AD. It is considered as one of the best examples of temples from the medieval period in India.
39. Someshwar the western Chalukyan king was defeated by which of the following kings?
[A] Virarajendra
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Kollutung
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: B [Rajendra II]
Notes:
Rajadhiraja Chola died on the battlefield while fighting in the battle of Koppam against Someshwar, a western Chalukyan king. Later on the king Rajendra II Defeated Someshwar and planted a Jaystambha at Kolhapur.
40. Kailashnatha temple is located at which of the following places?
[A] Tanjore
[B] Kanchipuram
[C] Pattadakal
[D] Sravan Belgola
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Correct Answer: B [Kanchipuram]
Notes:
The temple architecture in the south reached its climax under the rule of the Chola empire. A fine example of Dravida style architecture is the 8th-century temple of Kailashnatha at Kanchipuram.
