Ancient Indian History MCQs

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Kamrup is the modern region situated between the rivers the Manas and the Barnady in Western Assam. Bhaskar-varman was the ruler of Kamarupa in the time of Harsha. The kingdoms of Kamarupa acknowledged the overlordship of the Gupta kings but retained its autonomy in internal affairs.

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From 650 A.D. to 1000 A.D, there was the decay of pure Hinayanism and Mahayanism. The glorious days of Buddhist logic and philosophy were ended With Chandrakirti and Santideva and then came the days of stotras and stavas begun by Sarvajnamitra of Kashmir in the 8th century AD.

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Bhoja was a King from Paramara dynasty. He reigned from c. 1010 to 1055 CE. He became the most celebrated king in India history due to his patronage to scholars. He wrote Rajamartanda.

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Krishna III who ruled the Rashtrakuta empire from 939 A.D. to 967 A.D. is considered as the last great Rashtrakuta ruler, who consolidated the empire so that it stretched from the Narmada River to Kaveri River.

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Krishna III (939 to 967 CE) was engaged in a struggle against the Paramaras of Malwa and the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi. In about 949 CE, he annexed the northern part of the Chola empire after defeating the Chola king Parantaka I. He set up a pillar of victory in Rameshwaram and also built a temple.

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The Chalukyas were a maritime power. They set up their kingdom in western Deccan. Their capital was situated at Vatapi which is modern Badami in the state of Karnataka. The Chalukyas of Badami played a prominent role in the history of Deccan and south India.

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Nadus or district in the Chola administration were also known as agricultural land whereas ‘nattar’ refers to the assembly of the leading men of a Nadu or district.

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The first Sangam was founded by Sage Agastya. The seat of first sangam was Thenmadurai in South Madurai. Thenmadurai is said to have submerged in the sea. It was patronised by 89 kings.

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Indus Valley Civilization site Manda is situated on the right bank of Chenab river in the foothills of Pir Panjal range, 28 km northwest of Jammu. It was excavated by Archaeological Survey of India during 1976-77 by J. P. Joshi.

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Somapura Mahavihara is also known as Paharpur Buddhist Bihar. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built for Dharma Pala. It is based on the Gupta and Pala style of architecture. In Buddhist vihar, several Hindu statues were also seen.