Ancient History History

Q. Who was the last Hindu emperor of northern India?

A
Pulakesin II
B
Harsha
C
Rajyavardhana
D
Skandagupta

Correct Answer

Harsha

More Questions on Ancient History

  • Q. The subject matter of Ajanta Paintings pertains to
    A)Buddhism
    B)Jainism
    C)Vaishnavism
    D)Shaivism
    Answer: Buddhism
  • Q. Who among the following renowned Scholar wrote the biography of King Harsha and Kadambari?
    A)Bhartrihari
    B)Bharavi
    C)Bana
    D)Magha
    Answer: Bana
  • Q. Which of the following metals was not known during the Indus Valley Civilization?
    A)Gold
    B)Iron
    C)Copper
    D)Silver
    Answer: Iron
  • Q. Which of the following inscriptions is found in purest Sanskrit?
    A)Junagarh
    B)Ruminidei
    C)Kalsi
    D)Patliputra
    Answer: Junagarh
  • Q. During the reign of which dynasty was the Great Wall of China constructed?
    A)Tang
    B)Sung
    C)Han
    D)Chin
    Answer: Chin
  • Q. Who established the four monasteries Sringeri, Badrinath, Dwarka & Puri?
    A)Ashoka
    B)Ramanuj
    C)Shankaracharya
    D)Madhav Vidhyaranya
    Answer: Shankaracharya
  • Q. Which among the following book based on the exploits of Yasovarman of Kanauj?
    A)Gaudavaho
    B)Rajatarangini
    C)Malavikagnimitram
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Gaudavaho
  • Q. Which emperor wrote the play ‘Nagananda’ in Sanskrit language?
    A)Harshavardhana
    B)Prabhakara vardhana
    C)Chandragupta II
    D)Bindusara
    Answer: Harshavardhana
  • Q. Which of the following Kushan kings, who assumed the title “the Lord of the Whole World”?
    A)Kadphises II
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    C)Kanishka
    D)Huvishka
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  • Q. For which period did Harihara Raya II of Sangma dynasty ruled the Vijaynagara Empire?
    A)1485-1491
    B)1446-1465
    C)1491-1505
    D)1377-1404
    Answer: 1377-1404
  • Q. Mahabhasya was written by
    A)Manu
    B)Gargi
    C)Bana
    D)Patanjali
    Answer: Patanjali
  • Q. Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
    A)Tiruchendur
    B)Madurai
    C)Bhubaneswar
    D)Ujjain
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. Which of the following literatures is known as Apaurusheya?
    A)Brahman
    B)Vedas
    C)Upanishad
    D)Aranyak
    Answer: Vedas
  • Q. Mahabalipuram is an important city that reveals the interest of arts of
    A)Cholas
    B)Pallavas
    C)Pandyas
    D)Chalukyas
    Answer: Pallavas
  • Q. Who wrote Mrichhakatikam?
    A)Vishnu Sharma
    B)Vishakhadatta
    C)Kalidasa
    D)Shudrak
    Answer: Shudrak
  • Q. Which of following Chalcolithic sites comes under Ganges system?
    A)Alamgirpur
    B)Hanumangarh
    C)Ropar
    D)Mohenjodaro
    Answer: Alamgirpur
  • Q. Which of the following statement (S) is/are correct related to the Ancient Indian Literature? I. Vedas, Puranas, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, and other literature besides foreign accounts are only available literary sources that restructure the Ancient Indian History. II. The archaeological sources like epigraphic, numismatic and architectural remains besides archaeological explorations and excavations also help in restructuring Ancient Indian History.
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    B)Only I
    C)Both I and II
    D)Neither I nor II
    Answer: Both I and II
  • Q. Which was the world- famous treatise of the amorous arts?
    A)Vemanasatakam
    B)Kamasutra
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    A)Buddha text
    B)Vedic text
    C)Jaina text
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    Answer: The Nanda

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