Ancient India Set – 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. ‘Purushapura’ is the other name for:

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

10. What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?

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

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

15. ‘Marsha Charita’ was written by:

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

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. Tripitaka is the religious book of:

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

21. The Pallavas ruled from:

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

23. The capital of Kanishka was:

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

25. Taxila was a famous site of: