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⬥ Mahabhashya was composed – Patanjali
⬥ became the successor of the Pala dynasty of Bengal - Sen Linage
⬥ Milinda established his capital - in Sialkot ( Pakistan )
⬥ Chalukyas of Vatapi were tributary princes - of the Kadamba dynasty
⬥ Bharhut and Amaravati stupas are famous - For Buddhist railings and entrances
⬥ Amaravati Stupa ( Palnadu , Andhra Pradesh ) was discovered by – by Colin Mackenzie
⬥ Bharhut Stupa ( Satna , Madhya Pradesh ) was discovered by – by Alexander Cunningham
⬥ Junagadh inscription of Kathiawar is related to - From Rudradaman I
⬥ It is the oldest fort in India - Kangra Fort ( Himachal Pradesh )
⬥ Brihatsamhita , a treatise on astronomy , was written in – By Varahamihira
⬥ Mamallapuram shore temple was built - By the Pallavas
⬥ The ruler of the Chauhan dynasty who made Ajmer his capital - Ajayraj
⬥ The author of " Prithviraj Raso " was - Chand Bardai
⬥ Dhruvsen II is related to - From the Maitraka clan
⬥ refers to Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple in Bengal - Pala dynasty architecture
⬥ ' Malavikagnimitra ' ( a play of 5th century AD ) was written in - By Kalidasa
⬥ Ravana Phaadi cave and Durga temple in Aihole depict the architectural style of which dynasty - Chalukya Dynasty
⬥ ' Ashtadhyayi ' is a Sanskrit treatise on grammar written by - Panini
⬥ There is a Sanskrit grammar problem which exists in Panini Samhita - In Ashtadhyayi
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⬥ Star shaped temples were built - During the rule of Hoysalas
⬥ Sanchi Stupa is located – In Madhya Pradesh
⬥ It was the capital of Hindushahi Empire - Vaihind
⬥ The Gahadavalas ruled - On Kannauj area
⬥ Acting mirror is the source - Study of Bharatanatyam
⬥ Alvars were worshippers - of Vaishnav religion
What is the book ' Rajtarangini ' about - About the history of Kashmir
⬥ Arab traveler Suleiman visited India - in the 9th century
⬥ The ruler who accepted Jainism under the influence of Jain scholar Hemchandra - Chalukya
⬥ Vikramshila was established - by Pala emperor Dharmapala
⬥ Alha and Udal were - Of the Chandela Rajput kingdom
⬥ Chandela was the founder of Rajput state - Nannuk
⬥ The rulers of the Pala dynasty were primarily patrons - Of Buddhism
⬥ Megasthenes had classified Indian society In seven classes
⬥ The book " Mitakshara " written by Vigyaneshwar is related to - From the Judiciary Sector
⬥ The style of sculpture in Bengal during the ninth to the eleventh centuries is called - Sail Style
⬥ Bimbisara had sent a royal physician to treat Pradyota, the ruler of Avanti , whose name was - Jivaka
⬥ Thanjavur city and built a temple of Goddess Nishumbhasudini in that city – Vijayalaya said
⬥ The founder of the Shunga dynasty was – Pushyamitra
⬥ Ashwaghosh, the poet who composed ' Buddhacharita ' lived - In the court of Kanishka
⬥ In the post-Mauryan period, there was control over the silk route - Of the Kushan dynasty
⬥ Charaka is known for - As the father of Ayurveda
⬥ Silappadikaram, a Tamil epic poem , was composed by a poet named Ilango -about 1800 years ago
⬥ Which Chinese pilgrim visited India about 50 years after Hiuen Tsang ? - I Ching
⬥ Kan Dariya Mahadev Temple was constructed in 999 A.D. - By Chandela dynasty
⬥ ' Arthashastra ' was written in – By Kautilya
⬥ The founder of the Vakataka dynasty was - Vindhya Shakti
The Satavahana Empire was established in - About 2100 years ago
⬥ The Pallava inscriptions mention Sabha , which was a meeting - Of the Brahmin Bhuswamis ( landlords )
⬥ The second capital of the Kushan dynasty was - Mathura
⬥ It was the capital of Pandyas - Madurai ( Madurai )
⬥ In the Tamil region during the Sangam period , landless labourers were called - Kadassiyar and Adimai
⬥ Satavahana was a powerful dynasty - In western India
⬥ Kanishka was related to - From the Kushan dynasty
⬥ An Indian treatise on politics, Arthashastra was written – By Chanakya
⬥ Kushan rulers were inspired and took the title of Devaputra ( Son of God ) - From Chinese rulers
⬥ Which part of ancient India did the Indo - Greek kings rule? was ruled by - in the northwest
⬥ The ancient site providing evidence of ancient maritime trade is located in Gottiprolu – In Andhra Pradesh
⬥ Three crowned kings ( muventar ) are related in the Sangam literature. – Pandya , from the Chola and Chera dynasties
⬥ Who is the author of the biography of Chalukya ruler Vikramaditya VI - Bilhana
⬥ Gold coins were first issued in India - By Kushan dynasty
⬥ The Rashtrakuta dynasty was founded by Dantidurga ( Dantivarman ) - In 753 A.D.
⬥ Alexander attacked India - in 326 BC
⬥ The first ruler of the Nanda dynasty was - Mahapadma Nanda
⬥ Hiranya - garbha ( ritual ) was performed - King Dantidurgane
⬥ Vikramshila University was established – By Dharmapala
⬥ Dravidian style of architecture and sculpture was introduced - By the Pallavas
⬥ Abhijnanashakuntalam is a play written by - Kalidasa
⬥ is the author of Meghdootam ( lyric poetry ) - Kalidasa
⬥ Mahabalipuram temple was constructed during whose reign - of the Pallava Dynasty
⬥ Who ruled Magadha after the Maurya dynasty - The Shunga Dynasty
⬥ The first dynasty to introduce the Dravidian style of temple architecture in South India was - Pallava Dynasty
⬥ Pala king succeeded Dharmapala - His son Devpal
⬥ According to the Rabatak inscription the third ruler of the Kushan dynasty was - Vima Kadphises
Kanva is called Shungabhritya - In the Puranas
⬥ A Maukhari king who assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja - Ishanavarman
⬥ Which theory was propagated by Purana Kassapa - Inert or inactive
⬥ The famous work ' Natya Shastra ' was written – By Bharat Muni
⬥ The dynasty that ruled from Thaneshwar in ancient India was - Pushyabhuti
⬥ Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar was built in - During the Somvanshi dynasty
⬥ Warangal Fort was built in - During the reign of Kakatiya dynasty
⬥ Ruler of Rashtrakuta Empire , succeeded Dantidurga - Krishna I
⬥ 999 AD . In this , Kan Dariya Mahadev temple was constructed. - By King Dhangadeva ( Chandela dynasty )
⬥ In ancient India , tax free land given to Brahmins was called - Agrahara
⬥ The Iranian ruler Darius captured the north - western regions of India - in 516 BC
⬥ Shudraka was a writer – From the play Mrichchhakatikam
⬥ Panini's Ashtadhyayi is a famous work - Sanskrit Grammar
⬥ In Kautilya's Saptanga Siddhanta, the meaning of '' Amatya '' is - Ministers and officials
⬥ Rudradaman I had renovated Sudarshan Lake. - In Kathiawar ( Gujarat )
⬥ The last ruler of the Shunga dynasty was - Devbhoomi
⬥ The author of ' Harshacharita ' is - Banabhatta
⬥ Rajashekhar was a court poet - of Mahendrapala I
⬥ The Satavahanas were the first to give land grants - To the brahmins
⬥ Mahabalipuram monuments were built in - In the architecture of the Pallava dynasty
⬥ Xuanzang visited the Pallava capital Kanchi - During the reign of Narasimhavarman -I
⬥ Gautamiputra Shri Shatkarni was the ruler. - Of the Satavahana dynasty
⬥ The capital of the Sangam Empire ' Pandya ' was - Madurai
⬥ Rampurva Bull is now kept - At the Presidential Palace
⬥ The last Pallava king was - Aparajitavarman
⬥ Rudradaman was a famous ruler - Of the Shaka dynasty
⬥ 999 A.D. Dariya Mahadev Temple was built in - By Dhangdev
⬥ Dhangdev was a ruler - Of the Chandela dynasty
Pala style was used for sculpture - In Bengal and Bihar
⬥ After overthrowing the Chalukyas , Dantidurga performed a ritual which is literally called - Golden womb
⬥ The emblem of the Chera dynasty was - bow and arrow
⬥ Sankhya philosophy was founded - By Kapil
⬥ Kushan assumed the title - Of the son of God
⬥ Amravati School of Arts was developed - Under the patronage of the Satavahanas
⬥ Nedunjeliyan II was the ruler of the Pandya dynasty , who belonged to - From South India
⬥ It was the second capital of the Kushanas around 2000 years ago - Mathura
⬥ Sangam poems mention a Tamil word ' Muvendra ' which means - Three heads
⬥ Chola , Chera and Pandya are related to - From the Sangam period
⬥ The term ' Kammakaras ' is related to - Landless agricultural labourers
⬥ Kanishka was called - Ashoka II
⬥ Kanchipuram was the capital - of the Pallava dynasty
⬥ The poets who compiled Sangam literature There were meetings - In Madurai
⬥ Kadamba Mayurasarman established a kingdom – In Karnataka
⬥ The empire of the Shakas continued - for about 500 years
⬥ Area of India ruled by Shakas - North-west and north
⬥ The Vakatakas ruled - Central and western regions of India
⬥ The Quran was first brought to India by traders and immigrants - in the seventh century
⬥ Scientific explanation of lunar and solar eclipse was given - By Aryabhatta
⬥ Day and night are caused by the rotation of the earth on its axis , this statement was - of Aryabhatta
⬥ Muvendar is used for the heads of three ruling dynasties - Cholas , Cheras and Pandyas
⬥ Ravikirti was a court poet - of the Chalukya dynasty
⬥ Durga Temple in Aihole ( Karnataka ) , dedicated to - Lord Surya
⬥ Aihole region was the capital - because of the current
⬥ According to Brihatsamhita , the process of making scents , mouth perfumes and bath powders is called - odorous
The Puranas and the Mahabharata were compiled by - Rishi Vyas
⬥ Nagaram was also known as the organization of merchants - In the inscriptions of the Pallavas
⬥ Aryabhatiyam book was written - By Aryabhatta
⬥ Vasudev Kanva was the founder - Of the Kanva dynasty
⬥ Khajuraho temples were built by - By Chandela dynasty
⬥ Kadamba dynasty was an ancient royal dynasty - of modern Karnataka
⬥ Kannauj Triangle War was fought - Between Pala , Pratihara and Rashtrakuta
⬥ Amoghavarsha had created the Kavirajamarga - In Kannada language
⬥ Dharmapala made Chakrayudha the ruler - Of Kannauj
⬥ King Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty defeated - To Indrayudha
⬥ Tansen was a disciple - Haridas K
⬥ Manuscripts were usually written - on a palm leaf
⬥ Mukteshwar Temple is located – In Odisha
⬥ It was a rock-cut temple built by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I - Kailash Temple of Ellora
⬥ Queen Rudramma Devi was - of the Kakatiya dynasty
⬥ Tamralipti city was famous in ancient India - to Harbour
⬥ In ancient India , there was a fishing colony that was used as a port for trade with the Romans - Arikamedu
⬥ The tablets on which the Mesopotamians wrote were made of - Clay
⬥ Charaka's contribution was - In the medical field
⬥ The book written by Charak was - Charaka Samhita
⬥ Varahamihira is an ancient Indian - was a mathematician - astronomer
⬥ Panch - was the author of Siddhantika – Varahamihira
⬥ Shringaverpur had a water harvesting system to channelize the flood water of the river Ganga - First century B.C.
⬥ The Ningthouja dynasty ruled – In Manipur
⬥ Elephanta Caves are primarily dedicated to - To Lord Shiva
⬥ In South Indian architecture, the monumental entrance to a Hindu temple is called the palanquin. - Gopuram or Gopur
Gopurams are found in - Shiva Temple in Chidambaram
⬥ 12th century AD The Sun Temple of Odisha was built in - By Narasimha Deva I
⬥ Amuktamalyada is a work written on the art of governance – By Krishnadevaraya
⬥ The original text of Vaisheshika philosophy was written in – By Kanada
⬥ The story of Mayanamati and Gopichand is a part of - Of Nath literature
⬥ Yashovigraha was the founder - Of the Garhwal dynasty
⬥ Yashovigraha , Mahichandra and Chandradeva were the rulers - Of Garhwali dynasty
⬥ Vashishka , Vasudeva and Huvishka were the rulers - of the Kushan dynasty
⬥ Assam was formerly known as - By the name of Pragjyotish
⬥ A painting called ' Padmapani Bodhisattva ' is found - In Cave No. 1 of Ajanta
⬥ Bhaskaravarman of the Varman dynasty ruled - In the Kamrup region
⬥ The book ' Tahqiq ma lil - Hind ' is written by – By Al - Biruni
⬥ Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are located - In the state of Odisha
⬥ ' Kathasaritsagar ' was written - by Somdev
⬥ The short-lived kingdoms were Kolathunadu , Valluvanad and Thekkumkur. - In Kerala
⬥ Vikram Samvat is considered to have started from - 57 B.C.
⬥ Khajuraho temples are examples - Nagar Style
⬥ Ellora's Kailash temple is an example - Dravidian style
⬥ Nagar style of architecture is known as - As North Indian style
⬥ Dravidian style of architecture is known as - As South Indian style
⬥ Appar , Sundarar and Sambandar were - Nayanar Saint
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Considered the founder of Islam - To the Prophet Muhammad
⬥ What is the name of the holy book of Christianity - Bible
⬥ ' Old Testament ' and ' New Testament ' are parts - Biblical
⬥ Easter Basket Related - From Christianity
It is the holy book of Muslims - Quran
texts that describe the life of Jesus Christ we get it - Gospel
⬥ Vaisheshika is the main philosophical sect - Hinduism
⬥ The sayings or day - to-day teachings of the Prophet Muhammad were called - Hadith
The birthplace of Jesus Christ - Bethlehem in Jerusalem
⬥ The first person to bring Christianity to India was - St. Thomas
⬥ Sangam literature was composed - In Tamil language
⬥ Islam was preached in Arabia by Prophet Muhammad - in the 7th century
⬥ In Hinduism , the ' Advaita ' theory was propounded by – By Adi Shankaracharya
⬥ Kalidasa's work is based on the context of Kartikeya's birth - Kumarasambhava
⬥ Madhava Nidana was written in the 12th century - By Madhvacharya
⬥ Madhava Nidana has 69 chapters devoted exclusively to - On the diagnosis of diseases
The love story of Pururava and Urvashi was written in ' Vikramorvasiyam ' – Kalidasa
⬥ Kalidasa wrote his poem Meghdoot - In Sanskrit language
⬥ Huge statues of Kushan rulers have been installed in a temple at Mat ( near Mathura ) – In Uttar Pradesh
⬥ The great story of Gunadhya has been written - In the Paishachi language
⬥ The great literary work ' Mrichchhakatika ' was written in – By Shudraka
⬥ He was the founder of Vishishtadvaita philosophy – Ramanujacharya
⬥ The style of architecture associated with heritage sites in Hampi is - Dravidian Style
⬥ Read the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts used for early inscriptions – by James Prinsep
⬥ There was an ancient custom of donating goods equal to a person's weight - Weighing weight
⬥ The study of records is called - Epigraphy
coins is called - Numismatics
⬥ There are six sects namely Vaisheshika , Nyaya , Sankhya , Yoga , Poorva Mimamsa and Vedanta or Uttar Mimamsa - of Indian philosophy
Which river did Alexander cross first to attack India in 326 BC - Indus
⬥ King Porus was defeated in the ' Battle of Hydaspes ' (326 BC ) - By Sikandar
⬥ ' Battle of Hydaspes ' took place - On the banks of Jhelum River
⬥ ' Dashakumarcharitham ' or ' The Story of Ten Princes ' was composed by - Dandi said
" Brihatsamhita " , a collection of scientific information on various subjects, has been written – By Varahamihira
⬥ ' Meghduttam ' and ' Abhigyan Shakun Talam ' were composed – Kalidasa
⬥ The original Indian dynasty to issue coins bearing the portraits of their rulers was - Satavahana Dynasty
⬥ Vikramshila University was established in the 9th century – Dharampal said
⬥ Bhimbetka rock shelters are famous for the oldest traces of human life - in the Indian subcontinent
⬥ ' Kitab - ul - Hind ' is written by Al - Biruni - In Arabic language
⬥ Surya Mandir was built in Modhera - By Chalukya ( Solanki ) dynasty
⬥ The ancient Indian philosopher who considered the smallest particle of matter and named it ' atom ' was - Kanada
⬥ Early Indian philosophers classified matter - In the 5 basic elements ( Panch Tatva )
⬥ Vikram Samvat calendar is 56.7 years ahead - From the Gregorian calendar
⬥ Aryabhatta made major contributions - in the field of algebra
⬥ ' Sushruta Samhita ' is related to - Medically and surgically
⬥ Pulakeshin I and Pulakeshin II were related - From the Chalukya dynasty
⬥ King Singhvishnu was related - From the Pallava dynasty
⬥ Indian national calendar is based on - On Shaka Samvat
⬥ Ancient Indian philosophy which believed in the technique of logical thinking - Justice
⬥ The oldest coin of India was - Punchmark Coin
⬥ The first city of Delhi named Indraprastha was founded - The Pandavas
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⬥ The ancient text called " Siddhanta Shiromani " was written in - By Bhaskaracharya
⬥ The Sanskrit poem Rajatarangini ( River of Kings ) was written about the kings of Kashmir – By Kalhana
⬥ Vikramshila University was established by Pala King - Dharmpal was kind
⬥ Vikramankadevacharita prashasti has been written – By Bilhana
The famous South Indian epic " Silappadikaram " was originally written in - In Tamil language
⬥ According to Sangam texts the meaning of the word " Uzhavar " is - Ordinary Plowmen
⬥ ' Saka ' is an Indian term used for the people called Scythians , who were originally - of Central Asia
⬥ Amora It , Akkadian and Sumerian were languages - of Mesopotamia
⬥ Hathigumpha inscription is engraved - in Pali language
⬥ In the post-Mauryan period there were two major internal land routes - Uttarapath and Dakshinapath
⬥ " Shishupal Vadha " was written in Sanskrit - by Magha
⬥ Mainly seen in the temples and palaces of Hampi - Dravidian Architectural Style
⬥ A Chinese philosopher and scholar who emphasized the importance of moral values in his teachings - Confucius
⬥ In the mid-eighth century , the Rashtrakuta ruler Dantidurga performed a ritual called - Hiranya - Garbhyagya
⬥ Rashtrakuta ruler who defeated Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty - Dhruv
⬥ The city of Hampi was named after which local mother goddess - Pampa Devi
⬥ Surya Mandir was built by King Bhimdev I of Solanki dynasty - Modhera Sun Temple
⬥ The first Gurjar Pratihara ruler who successfully defeated the Arab invaders - Nagabhatta I
⬥ Rudradaman is related to - From the Shaka dynasty
⬥ The first ruler to issue gold coins on a large scale in India was - Vima Kadphises ( Kushan dynasty )
⬥ To gain control over which there was a tripartite struggle between Gurjar - Pratihara , Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasty - On Kannauj
⬥ The region was ruled by the Rajput dynasty ' Chandela Dynasty ' between the 9th and 13th centuries - Bundelkhand region
⬥ The language used by Harisena in the Allahabad Pillar inscription was - Sanskrit
⬥ It was the capital of Satakarni I of the Satavahana dynasty - Establishment ( Maharashtra )
⬥ In ancient India, the Satavahana Empire was strengthened in the Deccan - Gautami son of Satakarni
⬥ Which Rajput dynasty was founded in the Malwa region by Nagabhatta I in the 8th century - Gurjar - Pratihar
⬥ The founder of the Maitraka dynasty of Vallabhi was - Bhattaraka
⬥ Haryanka dynasty was founded in 543 B.C. – By Bimbisara
⬥ 950 to 1050 AD in Central India . Khajuraho temples were built between them - By Chandela dynasty
⬥ Kadamba dynasty was the modern ancient royal dynasty – Of Karnataka
⬥ Narasimhavarman I , Simhavishnu , Mahendravarman I were the rulers - of the Pallava dynasty
The Gurjar Pratihara dynasty was founded by – Nagbhatta said
⬥ Kavirajamarga was written in Kannada language - Amoghavarshdwara
⬥ Vallabhi type of buildings are a major sub-branch of which style of temple architecture - Of Nagar style
⬥ A stepwell named Rani ki Vav built in the 11th century is situated here – In Gujarat
⬥ Vikramshila University was built - During the reign of Pala dynasty
⬥ Barabaati Fort built by the Ganga dynasty is located – In Odisha
⬥ Gajapati Empire of Orissa was established in 1435 AD – By Kapilendra Dev
⬥ Golconda Fort was built in the 13th century - During the reign of Kakatiya dynasty
⬥ The Dariya Mahadev temple was built by - Chandel king Dhangdev
⬥ The last Shunga ruler was murdered - His minister Vasudev
⬥ The founder of the Kanva dynasty was - Vasudev
⬥ Elephanta Caves has a collection of rock paintings ( rock art ) , which is related to - From the Shiva sect
⬥ Ramacharitram or Rampalcharit is a literary work - Composed by Sandhyakar Nandi
⬥ The mixture of Nagar and Dravidian architectural styles is called - Vesara Style
⬥ ' Sangeet Ratnakar ' written by Pandit Sarangdev includes - 7 Chapters
⬥ Kanchipuram was the capital between the fourth and ninth centuries - of the Pallava dynasty
⬥ Queen Durgavati, who ruled on behalf of her 5- year old son Bir Narayan, was related to - From the Gond tribe
⬥ Ashwaghosh was the court poet - Of Kanishka
⬥ In ancient India the famous Tamil epic composed by Ilango is - Shilappadikaram
⬥ Bhimbetka site ( Madhya Pradesh ) is famous - for rock paintings
⬥ Chola , Chera and Pandya dynasties are related - From Southern India
⬥ Jaydev wrote a collection of poems called Geeta Govinda - in the 12th century
⬥ Madurai, the capital of the Pandya kingdom , was located - On the banks of the Vaigai River
⬥ Vikramankadeva Charita was composed by , Kashmiri poet – By Bilhana
⬥ Vikramankadeva Charita Chalukya King - It is about Vikramaditya
⬥ The famous Lingaraj temple was built in Bhubaneswar – King Yayati Kesari
⬥ The founder of the Vakataka dynasty in ancient India was - Vindhya Shakti
Narasimhavarman I, popularly known as ' Mamalla ' , was the ruler - Of the Pallava dynasty
⬥ The construction of the Kailashnath temple at Ellora was patronised by the Rashtrakuta kings - By Krishna I
⬥ The founder of the Shunga dynasty was – Pushyamitra
⬥ In ancient India, the leader of a trading caravan was called - Sarthvaha
⬥ Adichanallur archaeological site is located – In Tamil Nadu
⬥ In the context of the culture of ancient India , ' Panchayatana ' refers to which art style - Temple Architecture
⬥ Late 10th century woman named Didda the ruler ruled - On Kashmir
⬥ King Rudradaman was related to - From the Shaka dynasty
⬥ They are Veerashaiva , Pashupath and Kapalika - Of the Shaiva sect
⬥ Single or multiple stones in the construction of a structure The big stone used in combination with is called - Megalithic
⬥ The predecessor of Chalukya ruler Kirtivarman I was - Pulakeshin I
⬥ Dynasties named Sharabhpuriya and Somvanshi ruled – In Chhattisgarh
⬥ Ningthouja dynasty ruled over which principality - Manipur
⬥ Atranjikhera archaeological site is located - In Etah ( Uttar Pradesh )
⬥ Veerashaiva tradition emerged in the 12th century , present – In Karnataka
⬥ Markandeshwar Temple complex is known for - Named after Khajuraho of Vidarbha
⬥ Dantidurga was the main ruler - Rashtrakutonka
⬥ 543 AD The ancient Badami fort was built in - by Pulakeshin I
⬥ Evidence of cultivation of coarse grains has been found in ancient India - From Hallur ( Karnataka )
⬥ Pressure flaking technique was used in ancient India - For making stone tools
⬥ Kushan Empire was established in India – By Kujula Kadphises
⬥ Gautamiputra Satakarni was the ruler of the Satavahana Empire , known as - In the name of the unique brahmin
⬥ The earliest known Kannada poem ' Kavirajamarga ' was written - By Amoghavarshapratham
⬥ Badami cave temples were built by - By Manglesh
⬥ The ancient ritual related to horses, performed by kings , was - Ashwamedha
⬥ The famous rock-cut Kailash temple is located - In Ellora
⬥ During whose reign was the Silk Route established - Han Dynasty of China
⬥ Silk Route ( trade route of Asia ) was started for Indians - By Kanishka
⬥ The Chahamanas ruled the areas around Delhi and Ajmer , which later came to be known as - Chauhan
⬥ The second capital of Kushans in ancient India was - Mathura
⬥ Italian traveller Marco Polo visited Kerala - 13th
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⬥ The concept of kinship projected by the Kushana rulers is best illustrated through - Coins and statues
⬥ The theme of India's G20 Presidency is ' Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ' or ' One Earth - One Family - One Future ' — From the Maha Upanishad
⬥ Mahendra Varma (7th century ) composed an inscription related to musical instruments - In Kudumiyamalai
⬥ The language of the famous political treatise ' Amuktamalyada ' is - Telugu
⬥ The writer of Gwalior Prashasti of Mihirbhoj was - Kakkuk
⬥ Kumarila Bhatta and Prabhakara belonged to which school of philosophy ? - Purvamimamsa
⬥ Tolkāppiyam is a book of grammar and poetics written by - In Tamil language
⬥ ' Datta Ghatotkach ' play was written - by the great poet Bhas
⬥ He wrote plays ' Mrichchakatika ' , ' Vinavasavadutta ', and ' Padmaprabhritaka - Shudraka
⬥ He is the author of ' Kiratarjuniyam - Bharvi
The author of ' Ravanavadh ' is - Furnace
⬥ Founder of Charvaka and Lokayata philosophy - Jupiter
⬥ Clever and well educated are examples - Charvaka Philosophy
⬥ Bhaskaracharya's ' Lilavati ' was translated into Persian – By Abul Faizi
⬥ The biography of Sheikh Muinuddin Chishti written by Jahanara is called - Munis Al Arwah
⬥ The ruler who was identified through matronomy ( name derived from mother ) was named - Satavahanas
⬥ Arab scientist is credited with naming the mathematical science of algorithm - To al - Khwarizmi
⬥ Statues of Kushan rulers have been found near which city - Mathura ( Uttar Pradesh )
⬥ The origin of the Charaka Samhita - Third to second century BC
⬥ The author of " Hastyayurveda " was - Palakapya
⬥ Kailashnath Temple was built by the Pallava dynasty – In Tamil Nadu
⬥ Father of Indian Archaeology – Alexander Cunningham
⬥ Robert Bruce Foote, the first person to discover archaeological tools in India - was a geologist
⬥ The subject of Mahabhashya is - grammar
⬥ The commentator of Manusmriti was - Merit Date
⬥ In Manusmriti the area between Saraswati and Drishadvati has been mentioned as - Brahmavarta
⬥ The sect that believed in the permanent nature of destiny - Livelihood
⬥ The founder of Ajivika sect was - Makkhali Goshal
⬥ Saptaparni cave is located - In the palace
⬥ Sankhya philosophy was propounded by – Kapil said
⬥ He is the founder of Yoga philosophy - Patanjali
⬥ The founder of Nyaya philosophy was - Gautam
⬥ He was the originator of Mimamsa philosophy - Jaimini
⬥ Apurvaka theory is related to – From Mimansa
⬥ Adishankara who was later known as Shankaracharya
It is known that he was born – In Kerala
⬥ The saint who propounded the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta - Shankaracharya
⬥ Joshimath , Dwarka , Puri , Shringeri monasteries were established -by Shankaracharya
⬥ The followers of Ramanuja are called - Vaishnav
⬥ Ramanujacharya is related to - From Vishishtadvaita
⬥ Female Saint Dayabai was a disciple of Saint Charandas
⬥ The main monastery ( peetha ) of the Warkari sect is located – In Pandharpur
⬥ The founder of 'Veera Shaiva sect ' was - Basava / Basaveshwara
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⬥ Maithili language was developed - During the reign of Karnata dynasty
⬥ Repaired the Sudarshan Lake ( an artificial reservoir ) - Rudradaman
⬥ Devgarh ( Jhansi ) and Garhwa ( Allahabad ) are important remains - Rashtrakuta art
⬥ Charaka Samhita is divided - 120 chapters and 8 volumes
⬥ " Vishishtadvaita " philosophy is related - From Ramanuja
⬥ " Dvaita " philosophy is related to - Sri Madhvacharya
⬥ “ Dvaitadvaita ” philosophy is related to - From Nimbarka
⬥ “ Shuddhadvaita ” philosophy is related to - from Vallabhacharya
⬥ From Chintamani Bhatt's Sanskrit text ' Suka Saptati '
Translated into Persian and titled ' Tutinama ' – by Khwaja Zia - ud -din Nakhshabi
⬥ Sahasadhipati was related to - From the officer handling robbery cases
⬥ Talar was associated with - From the Officer of the Night Guards
⬥ Pattakola was related to - From the village tax collector
⬥ Baladhipa was related to - From GuardofOctroy
⬥ An Arab writer who described the Kalachuri ruler Gangeyadeva and his capital Tripuri have been described - Al - Biruni
⬥ The ancient name of ' Omkareshwar ' was - Mandhata
⬥ Traditionally the number of Alvars and Nayanars is - 12 and 63
⬥ The record which is said to be the world's first advertisement is - Dashpur Inscription
⬥ To which dynasty do the sites of Ellora and Elephanta belong - Rashtrakuta Dynasty
⬥ According to Chachnama , the capital of Sindhudesh in the sixth and seventh centuries was - Arora
⬥ Inscriptions which give information about the silk weavers union - Dashpur Inscription
⬥ Chittor's ' Tribhuvan Narayan Temple ' was built by - Parmar Raja Bhoj
Arab traveller Suleiman visited India , Pratihara king - During the reign of Bhoja I
⬥ The stupa of Bharhut is an excellent example - of Shunga architecture
