Ancient India Set – 8

1. Which of the following Gupta kings stopped the Huns from invading India?

2. In which language were the Buddhist-texts Pitakas composed?

3. A great astronomer and mathematician during the Gupta period was:

4. The Gandhara style of sculpture, during the Kushan period is a combination of:

5. The Gupta king who assumed the title of Vikramaditya was:

6. Which ruler murdered his father Bimbisara to ascend the throne?

7. ‘Marsha Charita’ was written by:

8. The Pallavas ruled from:

9. What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?

10. Taxila was a famous site of:

11. Who amidst the following was a wife of emperor Ashoka who influenced him?

12. Which of the following materials was mainly used in the manufacture of Harappan seals?

13. The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was:

14. Who among the following was the first to invade India?

15. Who were the first to issue gold coins in India?

16. The capital of Kanishka was:

17. Who was called India’s Napoleon because of his victories?

18. The famous Kailasa Temple cut out of the solid rock at Ellora cave was built under the patronage of the:

19. Which of the following was the capital of the Chola Kings?

20. Which ruler founded the famous Vikramashila University for the Buddhists?

21. Who among the following were the first to invade India?

22. Buddhism in Nepal was introduced during the reign of:

23. Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite banks of the river:

24. ‘Purushapura’ is the other name for:

25. Tripitaka is the religious book of: