Ancient India History Gk
The capital of Kalinga was –Toshali
Which one of the following was an important port of the eastern coast during Gupta period?
–Tamralipti
The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi is believed to record the achievements of – Chandragupta 2
Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
–Samudra Gupta
Aryabhatta, believed to have been born in the 5th century AD, was a most renowned scholar of -Astronomy
Who of the following was a contemporary of Alexander the Great?
-Chandragupta Maurya
The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by – Kanishka
The Saka Era commenced in – 78 AD
Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
– Kanishka
Which rulers built the Ellora temples?
-Rashtrakuta
The Ajanta painting belongs to the -Gupta period
Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
-Maurya
Who among the following foreigners was the first to visit India?
-Megasthenese
Alexander defeated Porus in 326 B. C. at the battle of : -Hydaspes
Bimbisara belonged to which of the following dynasties?
-Haryanka
Alexander, the Great invaded India during the rule of – Dhana Nanda
The capital of Kosala kingdom was -Ayodhya
The temple of Konark was built by Narasimha of the -Ganga Administration
During whose reign did the Gandhara School of art blossom?
-Kanishka
The Mathura school of art flourished during the reign of -Kushanas
Gupta empire declined in the fifth century A. D. as a consequence of -Hun invasion
Which one of the following travelers visited India during the Gupta period?
-Fa- Hien
The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihir are associated with the age of the -Guptas
Hathigumpha inscription is attributed to which of the following emperors?
-Kharavela