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Questions |
Answer |
| 1 |
The earliest extant coins of India were of – |
Silver |
| 2 |
Chand-pradyota was the ruler of which ancient republic? |
Avanti |
| 3 |
What was the name of the ruler of Kosala in Samudragupta’s “Prayag Prashasti”? |
Mahendra |
| 4 |
The epigraphical evidence reveals that under the instructions of a Nanda king, a canal was dug – |
Kalinga |
| 5 |
What was the ancient name of Ujjain? |
Avantika |
| 6 |
Matsya Mahajanapada of 6th Century B.C. was located in – |
Rajasthan |
| 7 |
How many Mahajanapadas were located in present-day Uttar Pradesh among the oldest sixteen Mahajanapadas of India? |
8 |
| 8 |
The ancient city is mentioned in the Mahabharata and Mahabhashya both – |
Viratnagar ( Known as Madhyamika (Nagari) ) |
| 9 |
Who founded Pataliputra – |
Udayin |
| 10 |
Which ruler had made Pataliputra the capital of his empire for the first time? |
Chandragupta Maurya |
| 11 |
By which ruler Pataliputra was chosen as the capital for the first time? |
Udayin |
| 12 |
The Legend of Udayan-Vasavadatta is related to – |
Ujjain |
| 13 |
In which century did the first Magadha Empire rise? |
Sixth Century B.C. |
| 14 |
Which was initially the most powerful city-state in India in the 6th century B.C.? |
Magadha |
| 15 |
By whom the first republic of the world was established in Vaishali – |
Lichchhavi |
| 16 |
Where was the first republican system of the world during the 6th century B.C. located? |
Vaishali |
| 17 |
Which Buddha text has described 16 Mahajanpads of the 6th century B.C.? |
Anguttara Nikaya |
| 18 |
The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is available in – |
Anguttar Nikaya |
| 19 |
Which Buddhist texts describes the sixteen Mahajanapadas? |
Anguttara Nikaya |
| 20 |
The capital of North Panchal, according to Mahabharata, was located at – |
Ahichhatra |
| 21 |
During the period of 16 Mahajanapadas, Mathura was the capital of – |
Surasena |
| 22 |
Champa was the capital of Mahajanapada – |
Anga |
| 23 |
In the sixth century B.C. Suktimati was the capital of – |
Chedi |
| 24 |
Mahajanapada situated on the bank of river Godavari was – |
Assaka |
| 25 |
Which was the capital of Magadha? |
Rajgriha |
| 26 |
Which was the initial capital of Magadha? |
Girivraja (Rajgriha) |
| 27 |
What is the town configuration of ancient Shravasti? |
Crescentic |
| 28 |
Which initial ruler of Magadha killed his father for enthroning and also was killed by his son for the same reason? |
Ajatshatru |
| 29 |
What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatshatru? |
Haryanka |
| 30 |
The Prince who was responsible for the death of his father was – |
Ajatashatru |
| 31 |
The power of Magadha was extended over the Malwa region during the reign period of – |
Sisunaga |
| 32 |
Which dynasty ruled over Magadha after the Nanda Dynasty? |
Maurya |
| 33 |
Which inscription is the evidence of King Nand? |
Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela |
| 34 |
Which King of Magadha is known as Aparo Parashurama? |
Mahapadma Nanda |
| 35 |
Who was the founder of the Nanda Dynasty in Magadha? |
Mahapadma Nanda |
| 36 |
Jivaka, the famous physician of the time of Mahatma Buddha was associated with the court of – |
Bimbisara |
| 37 |
The town of Kalpi is situated on the bank of the river – |
Yamuna |
| 38 |
Who was the last King of the Karnata dynasty? |
Harisimha Dev |
