ere Klest veda among (nyaanela rue faysamnaveds wed ia) athary (asc stenographer Grade'C & DP exam, 17-11-2022 (Shit) schofthe following Harappan soy adockyard? sites had (tothal 2) Mehngarh {@)Mohenjo-Daro (@)Banawalt '$5C Stenographer Grade’C’& ‘Exam, 17-11,2022 (Shin) Which of the following ancient oie is NOT situated in India? (a) Hunsgt (2) Hallur (@) Inamgaon (4) Mebrgarh {SSC MTS Exam, 19.05.2023 (Shift) 4a.The Vedle Aryans lived in the area called Sapt-Sindhw, which means area drained by seven rivers. One of the rivers among, the seven is Jhelum. What was itsanclent name? (y) Askin (2) Parushni ©) Vipash (@) Vitasta ‘SSC CGL-Tlert (CBE) vam, 14.07.2028 (Shit) 42, Select the correct alternative of theboasis ofthe given statements on the drainage system of the Harappan civilisation, Statement 1: Inmost of the Harappan cities, the houses had open drainage systems outside. Statement I: In the Harappan civilisation, Water and garbage used to drain out from the drains located out- side the houses and go into the ™ain underground drain {) Only Statement is true. (2) Both Statement I and State- Ment Il are true. (9) Only Statement il is true. 4) Neither Statement | nor Statement Ils true 'SSC Stenographer Grade - C & D ®xam, 12.10.2025 (Shift 1 INDIAN HISTORY |= + Name the kingdom wich first used elephant In wars? (1) Kosala (a) Magaaha (9) Champa (4) avanti (SSC CAPs ics as Deh Pole siBsam, 1.002018 sting Wh. BON 2. what considered the met in ortant fundamental principe Jainism? — (1) Karma (2) Non-violence (3) Dispassion (Virag) (4) Loyalty (SC CHSL (10+ 2) Ter ram (1) 3068 2018) 8. The compilation of teachings of Lord Mahavira is known as, () Shruti sutra (2) Pibi sutra (3) Agam sutra (4) Avesta sutra ‘SSC Constable (CD), EXAM, 02.08.2018) (Shit 4. How many great powers (Ma- hajanpadas) existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC, dur- {ng the life time of Lord Gautam Buddha? a) 16 2) 13 @n @ 17 ‘SSC CGL (CBE) Teer- Exam, 04.06.2019 (Shift) 5. Which of the following is NOT ‘one of the monarchical states that existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC in India? (1) Magadha (2) Vaishali (3) Avanti (4) Kosala SSC CGL (CBE) Tier-t Exam, 04.06.2019 (Shift) 6. Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Hary- anka Dynasty. was the son of (1) Udayin (2) Anurudha (3) Bimbisara (4) Naga-Dasak (CGL (CBE) Tler-1 Exam, (03.03.2020 (Shult-1) ‘The first ruler of Magadha from the Haryanka dynasty was (WAshoka (2) Prasenayit (3) Bimbisara (4) Ajatshatru SSC CGL (CBE) Tler-t ‘Exam, 03.03.2020 (Shaft) ___. was the capital of Magadha before the 4th century BCE. (0) Rajagrtha (2) Pataliputra (3) Varanast (4) Mathura, SSC CGL (CBE) Tler-1 Exam, 04.03.2020 (Shift-!) 9. In the 4th century BCE. the capl- tal of Magadha was shifted to (1) Mathura (3) Panipat (2) Varanasi (4) Pataliputra ‘SSC CGL (CBE) Tier-1 Exam. 04,03.2020 (Shif-1) 10. According to the Jain Philosophy. the term ‘Jina’ means __. (i) lord (2) the conqueror (3) worthy (4) free from fetters SSC CGL(CBE) Ter-1 Exam, 07.03.2020 (Shift) 11. Who among the following wrote the basic text of Vaisheshika philosophy ? (0) Kanada 2) Shankaracharya (8) Patanjali (4) Jaimura SSCCGI (CBE) Ter-1 Exam, 17.08.2021 (Shift) 12. At which of the following place and Lord Buddha gave the Nobel Truths? () Bodh Gaya (2) Loubint (9) Rajgr (4) Samath SSCCGL (CBE) Ter-1 Exam, 20:08.2021 (Shift) 18. Which two kings fought in the Battle of Hydaspes? (1) Chandragupta and Dhana Nanda (2) Alexander and Porus: {3) Ashoka and Mahapad- manabha (4) Mihirakula and Yasodhar man (SSC.CCL Tier (CUE Exawn 11 05.2022 14. In which city of Gris «6 0 one find the Uparkot bsddinist Caves? (1) Bhawnagar (2) V scl (3) Junagadh (4) Ars! (SSC CCL Ter HCBE Exons 1208 2B. Ring Ajatashatru was a ruler of the dynasty. (1) Maryanka (2) Mauryan 43) Shishunaga (a) Nanda {SSC CGL Ther-t [CBE Exam, 18.04.2022 shift) 16. The ancient city of Champa Is believed to be the capital of ___ Mahajanapada. U1) Anga (2) Kashl (3) Matsya— (4) allt 21.04.2022 ISSC OGL Ter 1 CBE) Exam. eis ‘shift 17, In which of the following states {s Bishnupur. famous for terra- cotta temples. located? (1) Telangana (2) Gujarat (3) West Bengal (4) Meghalaya (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam, 07.10.2021 Shift 18. At which Buddhist site of India did Gautama Buddha first preach the Dharma? (0) Kushinagar (2) Barabar Caves (3) Bodh Gaya (4) Samath (SSC Mult“Tasking Staff Exam, (05.07.2022 Shift- 19, What was the pedestrian path for devotees to wave in homage {o Stupa called in Buddhist ar- chitecture? (1) Medhi (2) Torana (3) Anda (4) Chattra {SSC Mulu-Tasking Sta Exam. (05.07.2022 Shift) 20, Which ofthe following varna was NOT entitled to the ritual of Up: jayana Samskara’ in later Vedte period? (1) Kshatrya (2) Brahmana (3)Vaishya (4) Shudra SSC Stenographer Grade C&D’ Exam, 17.11.2022 (Shift) 21. Which of the following was the capital of Vaji gana during Ma- hajanapadas period? 10) Vatshalt (2) Souwwau (9) Viratanagara (3) Kasht SSC Stenographer Grade C&D ‘Exam, 17.11.2022 (Shay | INDIAN HISTORY [== aasatru sent his minister med Vassakara to the Buddha to get his advice on the matter ith attack on the related wt [uy Matias (2) Shakyas 4a) Koliyas (4) Vajjts: ISSC Stenographer Grode C&D Exam, 17.11.2022 (Shift Who among the following was the 24 Tirthankara in Jainism, in ancient India? (1) Vasupulya (2) Rishabahdev (3) Abhinandana (4) Vardhamana Mahavira ‘SSC Stenggrapher Grade’ & D” Exam, 17.11.2022 (Shift) 24, Which Indian state is home to the Buddhist cave temples known as Barabar Caves? (1) Bihar (2) West Bengal (3) Sikkim (4) Uttar Pradesh (SSC MTS Exam, 15.05.2023 (shift) 25. In Buddhist architecture, which ‘among the following are medita~ tion cells and living quarters for the monks? (1) Viharas (2) Chaitya Grihas (3) Pietra dura (4) Stupas (SSC MTS Exam, 19.05.2023 (Shift) 26. The Buddha belonged toa small gana known as. {1) Sakya Gana (2) Avanti Gana (3) KuruGana (4) Panchal Gana {SSC MTS Exam, 19.06.2023 (Shit-0) 27. The rulers of which of the fol- lowing Rajput dynasties patron- ised Jainism and one of them is reported to have accepted Jain- ism under the influence of a Jain scholar Hemachandra? (1) Prathara (2) Parmara (3) Chalukya (4) Chahman (SSC CHSL 1062 Tier (CBE) Exam, 14.08.2023 (Shift-I)) 28. The foundation of Sanchi Stupa was laid by which of the follow- ing Kings? (1) Samudragupta (2) Bimbisara (3) Ashoka (4) Chandragupta Maurya (SSC Mulu-Tasking Staff Exam, 08.09.2023 Shuft-1 29. Who was the author gry hashya™? Mata, (1) Bana gy (3) Patanjall (4) Kay (SSC Stenographer Cray Exam. 12 10 an 30. Which of the following i} Is famous for hat hemispherical. domesinay't i ing ‘monument? (2) Kothapyy cag (1) Sanchi (3) Jashpur (4) Raney, est separa Bram 110 amg a) 1 ire called “Agrarmey g irames' by the > by the Greek wn. (1) Ajatashatra (2) Kalashoka (3) Mahapadma Nanda (4) Dhanananda (SSC Junior Engineer cy Exam. 27.01.2018 st Siting 2. Which of the following informa: tion is found in Ashoka's inserp. tions? (1) Life story (2) Internal policy (3) Foreign policy (4) All option are correct. (SSC CHSL (1042) ler CBE, (Exam) 04.03,2018 fst Siting) 8. Which of the following indicates the circle of the Saranath Pilla? () Law (2) Revolution (3) Progress (4) Religion (SSC CHSL (10 + 2) TIER-1 CBE Exam. (Shift-I)) 04.03.2018) 4, Which of the following was not mentioned in the Dhamma? (0) Obedience to parents (2) Charity (3) Paternalism (4) Faith in Sangha (SSC CHSL Exam, (10 + 2)TIERIC® (shaft-1) 06.03.2018) 5.-Dhamek Stupa’ is located at which of the following places? (0) Bodh Gaya (2) Saath @) Sancht (4) Kaushambt BE (SSC CHSL (10 +2) TERT ‘Exam, (Shit!) 10.032018e& tw! aun ety tke ene perind pta Empire fa) Maurya Bimplre fay Chera Dynasty '§$C CSL (1042) Tier-L exam, 08.07.2019 (Shit) padikaram’ és Tan epic that was written BY —__- fn) Satanar —(2}lango Adiga! {o) Thirwvalluar (8) Avvalyar ‘SSC CHSL(10+2) Tler-1 Exam, 11.07.2018 Shift ‘a. Who among the following was now as Devanam Piya’? {i} Kanishka @)Amoghavarsha {@Ashoka (4) Kharavela S8C CHSL(10+2) Tier exam, 11.07.2019 (Shi 9, Which ofthe folowing pillar isa type of rock cut pillars ? (0) Achamingan Pilar (2) Gothic Pillar (@) Mauryan Pilar (4) Mughal Pillar 'SSC MTS (Non-Technical) Exam, 13.08.2019 (Shift) 10. pillar containing inscriptions from three different periods, .¢. the Mauryan period, Gupta pe- riod and Mughal period, is lo- cated at (1) Launya Nandangarh (2)Topra (3) Allahabad (Prayagras) (@) Rummindet (SSC CAPFS SI, Deli Police SI &e CCISF ASI Exam, 11.12,20191Shif-D) 11, Tolkappiyar isa famous ancient grammarian of the __lan- tarnbar Caves, the oldest Fre rock- cut caves an tala i ora towel of the fol 7. Silo suage. (Tami (2) Telugu (G)Kannada (4) Ortya {SSC CAPFs SI, Delhi Police St& (CISFASI Exam, 11.12.2019(Shift-) 12.The lake in Gujarat ‘was an arlificial reservoir built | during the rule of the Mauryas. ()Lonar (2) Loktak ()Sudarshan (4) Pushkar SSC CGL {CBE} Tier-1 Exam, 04.03.2020 (Shift) 18, When did the Vikrama Bra be- gn? () s7BC 2) 55BC (9 sopc (4) 47 BC ‘SSC CGL (CBE) Tier-t Exam, 06.03.2020 (Shui) 1 inpiAN HISTORY | 14. In whitch state The Jarngada Rock Eatet of Asoka ts located? (MOdtsha. (2) Uttarakhand (3) Andhra Pradesh (Gujarat SSCCOL (CHE) ert Fam, 07 09.2020 Sh) Which Mauryan ruler became a follower of Biddhism? (1) Samudra gupta 2). Bethadratha (3) Ashoka (4) Chandra gupta eq¥SSCCHSL Hovey Ties am, 19.10.2020 (Shit 16. Chandragupta led 2 revolt against the overthrew them. on (1) Shishunagas (2) Kushanas (3) Haryankas (4) Nandas SSC CGL(CBE) Tier Exam, 18.08.2021 (Shift) 17. A type ofr court “called ‘Kantakasodhanat was prevalent 1n the___ Empire () Kushana (2) Mauryan (3) Chola (4) Rashtrakuta_ SSC COL (CBE) Ter Exam, 20.08.2021 (Shit) 18. Ashokan Minor Rock Bdicts are found in different parts of In- dia. Which of the following is NOTa find spot of Ashokan Mi nor Rock Ediets in Karnataka? (1) Brahmagiri(2) Gavimath (3) Rupnath (4) Maski (SSC CCL Ter-1(CBE) Exam, 21.04.2022 Shift} 19. Which of the following names was used for the Indian subcon- Linent by ancient \vavellers lke Megasthenes, FaHien, Huen ‘Tsang, Al Berunl, Ibn Batuta etc. for active contribution of Indian traders? (1) Swaran Bhoomi_ (2) Swaran Jagat (3) Swaran Bet (4) Swaran Desh (SSC CHSL 10+2 Ter (CBE) Exam, (7.06:2002 Si) Which ofthe following places is NOT a find-spot of major rock edicts of Asoka? (1) Sopara (2). Bhabru (3) Jaugada (4). Mansebra {SSC Stenographer Grae © and°D: ‘Exam, 24.1220 lll 16. 21, Emperor Ashoka was the 50 which of the following Maurya rulers? (1), Kanishka (2), Chandragupt (3) Bindusara (4) Samudragupla {85¢ Stenngrapher Gi 22, Who among the following was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? (1) Ashoka (2) Bindusara (9) Chandragupta Maurya (4) Brihadratha Maurya [SSC Stenographer Grade'C and DY Exam. 12.11.2021 Shift) 23, Which of the following Mauryan rulers did Seleuicus fight against in the Seleucid Mauryan War? (1) Chandragupla Maurya DEA, (2) Samprati () Ashoka (@) Dasharatha (S9C CGL Tier: (CBE) Exam. 20.04.2022 shift) 24.Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of the ‘at Magadha with the ald of Kautilya and founded a rious Mauryan empire in 322 BC. () Kurs) Mallas () Panchalas (4) Nandas (SSC CGL Ter-1 (CBE) Fram. 21.08.2022 Shift 28. Which of the following statement fs correct with respect to the ‘Shaka dynasty? 1. Some kingdoms of Shakas lasted for about 500 years. . The Shakas were followed by the Kushanas about 2200 years ago. (1) Neither I nor tt (2) Only (3) Both f and tt (4) Only 1 (SSC CGI-Tie- (CBE Exam 26. Which of s is correct with respect to the ‘Sangam literature? L. These texts were supposed to be composed arid com piled in assemblies of poets UL. The Sangam titerature com, piled in assembles of poets, were held in the city of Madurai (0) Neither f por It (2) Both tand tt (8) Only! 4) Only SSC CL Ter HCL; Eo 112.2022 Stoicee ee = 7. 27. During the reign of which of the ISAM rate ca Around 2000yearnago_ = Kushanas, lao following Mauryan kings: (he Kalinga War was fought? (1) Bindusara (2) Ashoka. (3) Chandragupta (4) Dasaratha {SSC Constable Go) 8 Rueanan (GD) Exam, 16.01.2028 Shift) 28, Who among the following Greek rulers sent Megasthenes to the Court of Chandragupta Maurya? (1) Seleucus Nicator (2) Amynias!l (3) Amyntas IIL (4) Phuip {SSC Constable (GD) & Rileman (GD) Exam. 11.01.2023 Shif-D 29, Ashvaghosha whe composed ‘Buddhacharita' ved in the court oh (1) Kanishka (2) Vasudeva (3) Vasishka (4) Sadashkana {SSC Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD) Exam. 13.01.2028 Shift 90. Which of the following texts gives the most detailed account of the history of Kashmir? (1) Ritusamhara (4) Meghadutam (SSC Mulo-Tashing Stalf Exam, (07.10.2021 Shift-tl) 931. Who among the following Mau- ryan rulers fought the Kalinga War in 261 BC? (1) Ashoka, (2) Bindusara () Brihadratha (4) Chandragupta Maurya {SSC Mult-Tasking Staff Exam, (05.07.2022 Shift ‘82. Who among the following was the founder of the Sunga dynasty, who established his kingdom by killing the last Mauryan emper- or? (1) Devabhutt (2) Pushyamitra (3) Bhagabhadra (4) Agnimitra SSC Stenographer Grade C'&'D Exam, 17.11.2022 (Shut) 983. Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat came to India as an ambassador of Seleucus I Se In which of the follow- Mau IngMaunyan emperors cour did (1) Chand 1Behadratha (3) Ashoka exam, 17.11.2022 (Shi 34. Which of the following dynastes was ruling Magadha Just before the establishment of the Maury- anempire? (2) Harvanka (2) Shunga (3)Kanva (4) Nanda 'S8C Stenographer Grade'C 4D ‘Exam, 17.11.2022 (Shift) 95. Which of the following animal statues is depicted at the top of the Ashoka pillar of Rampurva? (1) Horse (2)Bull (3) Lion (4) Elephant SSC Stenographer Grade'C &'D" Exam, 17.11.2022 (Shift) 36. Which of the following books was written by Megasthenes? (2) Nitisara (2) Nagananda (@) Buddha chartta @) Indica ‘SSC Stenographer Grade’C’&'D ‘Exam, 18.11.2022 (Shift) 97. Kanishka, belonged to the: (1) Satavahana Dynasty (2) Chola Dynasty (G) Kushan Dynasty (4) Maurya Dynasty ‘SSC Stenographer Grade’C’& 'D" ‘Exam, 16.11.2022 (Shift) 88, Buddhacharita, a full-length bl- ‘ography of the Buddha was writ- ten by: (1) Banabhatta (2) Asvaghosha (3) Vasumitra (4) Parsva SSC Stenographer Grade'C’& 'D’ Exam, 18.11.2022 (Shift-) 39. Dhamek Stupa is located in (. Varanasi (2) Sravasti (8) Ke shinagar (4) Gaya SSC Stenographer Grade‘C’& ‘Exam, 18.11.2022 (Shift-I) ). According to the Ashokan In- scription which of the following was NOT a provincial centre in Magadha Empire? (1) Tosal (2) Ujjayins (3) Taxila (4) Indraprastha 41 SSCS Exam, 02 05.2025 (hu 1. Who among the following was a ruler in Indi - a fa (AD 130. () Bindusara (2) Panduka (1) Patliputra (2) Mad (3) Vaishall (4) Mathurs (S8c MTS Esam. osama 43. Sangam poems mention st word "Muvendar’ which i. tan Means (1) Three taxes: (2) Three ports: (3) Three chiefs 13.06 44. What was the purpose sit! the Pillars of Ashoka? (1) To spread bherighosha (2) To spread mass conversion (3) To spread sectarian faith (4) To spread the dharma pol. cles (SSC MTS Exam, 20.06.2029 (sit. 448. In which state is the Maskt in scription located at present’ (Q) Tamil Nadu i (2) Andhra Pradesh () Madhya Pradesh (4) Karnataka ‘SSC CGL Tier (C88) Exam, 17.07.2023 Shit) 46. Who among the following was defeated by Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya? (1) Cassander {@) Seleucus Nicator (@) Antigones (4) Ptolemy ‘SSC CGLTler-l (CBE) Exam, 20.07.2023 (Shift 47. The Mauryan pillar capital found at______{s popularly known as the Lion Capttal. (1) Bhabru (2) Batrat (3) Sancht _ (4) Sarath ‘SSC CGL Teer-1 (CBE) Exam, 27.07.2023 (Shit) 48, Who among the following was the last Mauryan ruler and was killed by his commander-n- chief? (1) Shatadhanvan (2) Bindusara (3) Brihadratha (4) Dashratha (SSC Delt Police SL,.cAPrs SiC ASI (CPO) Exam, 03.10:202915H0 48, Which of the following was 4 Ceylonese chronicle that 3° as an important literary source of the Mauryan empire? (1) Indica (2) Mudrarakshas (3) Mahavamsa @ Grade -C ad (SSC Stenographer om03: gti ao ai PEM IP IONErepainting tn the Bagh eaves Thang to whtet of the following. pero fy Maukhart (2) Maurya (a Chole 4) Gupta Meee Stenographer Grade C&D. Exam. 13.10.2023 (Stuf) siunagadh Inscription of ahiawar fs related (o which of the following kings? (0) Kanishka (2) Gautamiputra Satakamt {@) Narasimhavarman (a) Rudradaman | [SSC Stenographer Grade - C & D ‘Exam, 13.10.2023 (Shift-) 152. Ashvaghosha. the author of Bud- dhacharita, was the philosopher tn the court of which Kushana kings? (0) Huvishka, {2} Vima Kadphises (@) Kanishka! (4) Vasudeva! Delhi Police Constable Exam. 14.11.2023 Shift 153. According to Sangam texts, the term uzhavar means (1) slaves (2) large landowners @) ordinary ploughmen (4) teachers (Deth Police Constable Exam. 14.11.2023 Shift ‘54. Uralyur, a place famous for cot- ton, was the political centre (cap- tal) of the: (0) Chalukyas (2) Cheras (3) Cholas (4) Pandyas (Delhi Police Constable Exam, (03.12.2023 Shift ‘55. Mauryan emperor Ashoka con- quered Kalinga, which is cur- rently known as __- (0) Uttar Pradesh 12) Odisha (@) Bengal (4) Bihar (Delhi Police Constable Exam. 03.12.2023 Shift-tth 1. Who was the first Gupta ruler to attain the title of Maharaja- dhiraja? (1) Chandragupta 1 (2) Sumdragupta (3) Kumaragupta (4) Skandagupta {SSC Junior Engineer (Civil) Exam, 27.01.2018 (lind Siting) 1 inpiaN HISTORY | 2. Narshavaraty auest ts found In whi iow? (0) Athote Pitlar Inscription (2) Junagadh Inseription (9) Navaaet Copper plate Insertp on (8) Davo Inscription _ (ESEeNRL HOW Nes cOE sam)@5 082018 tt 8. Which ofthe lowing tems ws NOT exportable in the epee Q) tron Gold Exam, (Shift) 07,03,2018) 4.Hiuen Tsang visited Kan- hipuram, the capital of Pallavas, ring the reign which of the fol- lowing rulers? ‘ (1) Mahendra Verman 1 (2) Mahendra Verman it (3) Narasimha Varmant (4) Parmeshwar Varman Il (SSC CHSL (10 +2) Ter-1 CBE Exam, (Shift) 26.03.2018) 5. Name the state Chandra-gupta- I gotin dowry from the Lichhavis. (1) Ujain——@) Pataliputra (6) Prayaga (4) Saketa SSC OGL (CBE) Tier-1 Exam, 04.06.2019 (Shif-) 6. During the Gupta Period, gold coins were called by which of the following names? (1) Rupaka (2) Tanka (@) Drama (4) Dinaras SSC CHSL (1042) Tier Bxam, 03.07.2019 (Shif-) 7. Who among the following deaf- eated Harsha Vardhan in 618 cer (1) Chandragupta! (2) Pulakeshin It (3) Pushyamitra (4) Alexander ‘SSC CHSL (1042) Tier-1 Exam, 05.07.2019 (Shit) 8. The Gupta rulers imposed a fine called —__— which was a plough tax pald by every F uvator owning a plough. (1) Hiranya (2) Sulka (g) Halivakara (4) Kara SSC CGL (CBE) Ther! Exam, 03.03.2020 (Shift) 9.‘The Harshachartta Is a blogra phy of Harshavardhana, the ruler of Kannauf, composed in San ‘skrit by his court poet. (1)Dandin (2) Kamban {9)Banabhatta (4)ainsena S9C COL (CBE) Tier ‘Exam, 04.03.2020 (Shift) 10. Which pillar inseripons has re- corded the achievements of ‘Samudra Gupta, who was known as the ‘Napoleon of In- dia’ for his conquests? (0) Iron Pilar (2)Sun Pilar (3) Vijaya Stambha (4) Allahabad Pilar ‘SSC COL (CBE) Teer Exam, 04.03.2020 (Shift) 11, Pushyabhutl, who ruled from ‘Thaneswar, was the founder of ___ dynasty. (0) Vardhana (2) Chera (8) Pandya (4) Chalukya SSC COL (CBE) Tier‘ Exam, 17.08.2021 (Shift) 12, Who among the following defeat- ed Harshavardhana when he invaded the Chalukya kingdom sn the Decean? (0) Mangalesha (2) Pulakesin It (3) Vikramaditya! (@) Kirtiarman (SSC COL Ter (CBE) Exam, 19.04.2022 shit 13, Who among the following was an ancient Indian mathematiclan- astronomer? (1) Amalananda (2) Nagarjuna (9) Varahamibira (4) Banabhatta (SSC CGL Tier (CBE} Exam, 20.04.21 shit 14. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding king Harshavardhana? ()) Harshavardhana ruled nearly about 1400 years ago (2) Xuan Zang spent alot of ime ‘at Harsha’s court (9) Harshavardhana’s court poet was Harishena (4) Harshacharitais a biography ‘written on Harshavardhana {SSC CGL Tler-! (CBE) Exam, 02.12.2022 Shit ee ceca ae ‘Amaitrochates’ by Ihe Greeks? M'senr th cu Seon eI 0 alers Which of the following 7 16 emicted on coins showing yum playing the veens? (0) Vibrameupta (2) Ramagupla cstanie yada (Sir Ore'c 8D SoS, 17 11.2022 Sh which of the following state- vreenis ts NOT correct about Gaps emperor, Samudragupta? fa He was the successor of Chandragupta | by His court poet Bhimsena composed a prashast! of praise for him whick was Frownas Gwallr Prasha-st. On his gold coins he was depicted playing the harp which shows his passton for music @) He held the title of Mahara- Jada) (0) Statement b only (2) Suatement c only {G)Statement aonly (41 Statement d only SSC Stenographer Grade'C'&! sam, 17.11.2022 (Shit) 18, Which Gupta king led an expe- ition towestem India where he overcame the last of the Shakes? (1) Kumaragupta (2)Chandragupta (3)Samudragupta (4) Chandragupta It SSCStenographer Grade © & sam, 17.11 2022 (Shi) 39: cu pet and mater of iahan arsens. composed the Allahabad pillar inscription or Prayaga Prashast. (0) Semudragapia (2) Bholagupta M spt (4) Chandragupta SSC Stenographer Grade C1 sos teesaee a + Recording to which ofthe follow. ing foreign travellers did Dh vasena Il attend Harsha’s as, sembiy at Pray lath gy Paetien (2) Using {9) Marco Polo siuen TANK ane xa 26102023) | a court poet of tne Gupta pert: 2a A earishena, wrote a owing Seeount of the military exploits of his patron. Who was his pa ton? 1) Chandragupta ! (2) Samudragupta {@) Chandragupta (4) Kumaragupta} {DeInt Police Constable Exam, ‘08.12.2023 Shift 1. The greatest King of the Pratiha- ra dynasty was (1) Vatsaraj (2) Bhoj (Mihir-Bhoj} (3) Dantidurga (4) Nagbhatta {SSC.CGL Ter-1 Exam, 09.08.2015 Uist Sitting) TF No. 1449088) 2, Chandella Kings are related to ‘which of the following temples? (1) Khajuraho (2) Tirupati @). Rameshwaram (@) Badrinath (SSC Junlor Engineer (Civ) Exam, 29.01.2018 (st Situng) 8. Which of the following Pratyaha- ra king took the tite of ‘Prama- na? (1) Mihirbhoj (2) Watsaraj (3) RamBhoj (4) Nagabhata It {SSC CHSL (10 + 2) IER-ICBE Exam, {Shut-9 08.03.2018) 4.The first important ruler to emerge from the Chola Dynasty was _ . () Viayalaya (2) Rajaraja Chola (3) Rajendra Chola 4) Rajadbiras Chola (SSC CHSL (10 + 2) Ter-t CBE ater eat Shut) 22.03.2018) ¢ decline of the Palas, which mnpencenasy etablished sre () Senad ©) Gaurdynasty (8) yas dynasy (9) Ganesh dynasty (SSC CHSL (104 2)Ter-1C1 Exam, (Shil1123,08 204 w Ack of wich gl he a Rashtrakuta's ny ” (1) Dirw 1 Cn, o (8) Ketshna HH (4) Amo (SSC CHSL (104 2) yeaa Exam. (Shit) 25.941 CUE 7. The Badam! Chaluyae 2215, their capital qt hag before they moved it gs (1) Pattadakal (2) aihoie () Hub (4) Baur xa SSE MER 08.06.2019 4. 8.Who was the founder SMe Chalukya dynasty? % the (1) Narasimhavarman 2) Mangalesa (8) Kirtvarman (4) Pulakestn-1 SSCCCLICBE} Ty. Exam, 04.06.2019 Shug, 7 9. Mihira Bhoja was the ruler of (1) Rashtrakuta 2) Chola (9) Pratthara (4) Chalukya ‘SSC CGLICBE) Ter Exam, 04.06.2019 Shuf-) 10. The Khajuraho Temples are located in the state of (Q) Madhya Pradesh (2) Andhra Pradesh (B) Uttarakhand (4) Uttar Pradesh ‘SSC CGL {CBE} Ter Exam, 06.06.2019 (Shi) 11. The former princely state of ‘Tripura in the north-eastem part of India was ruled by __ Dyansty. (1) Hathaya (2) Manikya (3) Nagvanshi (4) Ahom ‘SSC CGL (CBE) Tier Exam, 11.06.2019 (Shift _______ assumed the title of “Gangaikondachola’ or the conqueror of the river Gangs. (1) Rajadhiraja Chola (2) Rajaraja Chola (3) Rajendra Chola! (4) Vijjayalay Chola ‘SSC CGL (CBE) Ter! Exam, 11,06.2019 (Shit) _rulers established thei! religious capital in Khaju-raho- (1) Gupta (2)Chola (3) Maurya _ (4) Chandella ‘SSC COL (CBE) Ter Exam, 19.06.2019 Sit U0 12, 13,rivet of the followin temple ts nee Syn oy astra {ii Kailash Temple (2) Adi Kuumbeswarnr {Y Brthadeshwara Tenple [ay Chennakeshava Temple axes Fenn, 02.08 2019 (SIN) ys Famous Lingraz temple ts situ antect at? (1) Bhopal (2) Bhubaneshwar (3) Kolkata (4) Usain 'SSC MTS (Non-Technical Exam, 13.08.2019 (Shift-} 16, What did the term shalabbhoga stand for. with respect to reve: nue administration under the Imperial Cholas? (1) Land donated for the main tenance of irrigation facilities (2) Anewly settled village (3) Land donated for the main- tenance of a school (4) Land donated toa warrtor (SSC CAPFs SI, Detht Police St & CISPASI Exam, 11.12.2019(Shif-) 17. Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-Ume kingdoms in which state of India? (1) Kerala (3) Bihar ‘ae Dynasty ? (2) Gujarat (4) Kamataka SSC CGL (CBE) Tler-! Exam, 03.03.2020 (Shift-) 18. Which dynasty built the pancha rathas of Mahabalipuram? (1)Chola——{2)Chera (3) Satavahana (4) Pallava SSC CGL (CBE) Tler-1 Exam, 05.03 2020 (Shit-) 19, ‘Dharmaraja Vudhishthir) Ratha’ “Bhima Ratha’. ‘Arjuna Ratha’ and “Nakula Sahadeva Ratha’ are four ofthe Panch Rathas at Mahaba- Iipuram, What is the name of the fifth Ratha? (1) Bhishma Ratha (2) Krishna Ratha (G) Karna Ratha (4) Draupadi Ratha SSC COL (CBE) Tier exam, 05,03 2020 (Shift) 20, Which of the following is an ex: ample of a Chola empire temple? (1) Badamt cave temple (2) Chennakesava temple (9) Atravatesware temple (4) Virupaksha temple (SSC CHISL (1042) Tet xan, 17.03.2020 (Sh 1 INDIAN HISTORY | 21. Dantichurga, who set up his cap, Mat at Matkhed was a () Pata (2) Prauhary (3) Rashtrakuta (4) Satavatan (ssec Ter 1 (CBE) Exam. 13.04.2022 (Shif-N} 22. Which among. the followin tem ples was NOT bullt during the Bth century CE? (1) Virupaksha temple, Pat (adakal 2) Brihadisvara temple, Tha: navur (3) Shore temple, Mamallap- ‘uram (4) Katlasanatha temple, Ka- nchipuram (SSC Stenographer Grade C’ and" Exam, 24.12.2020 Shih 23. Who among the following poets wrote a biography of the later ‘Chalukya ruler Vikramaditya VI? (1) Vakpati (2), Ballala (9) Bahana @) Sandhyakar Nand! (SSC Stenographer Grade‘C andD’ Exam, 12.11.2021 Shae (24. The rulers of which of the fol- lowing dynasties built the Kha- juraho temples between 950 to 1050 A.D in the central India? (0) Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty (2) Rashtrakuta Dynasty (3) Pala Dynasty (@) Chandela Dynasty (SSC SI in Deth Police and Central Armed Police Forces Exam, 09.11.2022 Shift) 25, Which of the following tax was taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour in Chola em- pire? (1) Gudi (2) Puravu (3) Vet (4) Kadu {SSC SI in eth Polle and Central Armed Police Forces Exam, 09.11.2022 Shit) 26. The Kadamba Dynasty was an ancient royal dynasty of the modern day: (1) Odisha (2) Kerala ()Bihar —(4)Kamataka {SSC 51 in Detht Police and Central Armed ‘police Forees Exam, 09.11.2022 Shit) 27. King Lalltaditya Muktapida ruled over (1) Gujarat (2) Sikkim (3) Kerala (4) Kashmir {SSC CGL Tier (CBE) Exum. 12.04.2022 Stuf 28, Ravikirtl was the court poet of which of the following dynanty ruler? (1) Cholas (2) Cheras (3) Pall (4) Chalukyas (S8€ COL Tlee 1 (CHE) Fxam, 03,12 2022 stu 1 29. Krishna III of Manyakheta be- longed to whieh dynasty? (1) Chera (2) Pala (3) Rashtral (4) Gurjara-Pratihara (SSC COL Tler- (CBE) Exam. 06.12.2022 Shu) 80. Nagabhata was the kingof which ofthe following dynasty? (1) Kakatya (2) Vardhana (@) Pratihara_(4) Reddy {SSC CGI Tier-I (CBE) Exam. 06.12.2022 ‘sutt-am) 81. The Durga temple at Alhole, built about years ago. (a) 1700 (2) 2000 (3) 1100 (4) 1400 (SSC COL Tler-t (CBE) Exam. 05.12.2022 Shaft) 82. Who among the following per: formed a ritual called "hiranya- garbha? (1) Dantidurga (@) Govinda (3) Dhrwva Dharavarsha (4) Krishnal (SSC CCL Tier (CBE) Exam, 09.12.2002 ‘shit 38. Pushyamitra, who was the ‘commander of Brihadratha. the last Mauryan emperor. killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty? (1) Shunga_ (2) Kama (6) Satavahana (4) Cheat {SSC CGL Ter. (CBE) Exam. 06.03.2023) ‘34, The Chalukya Dynasty ruled in Vatapt which is in the modern day Indian state of (1) Kerala (2) Gujarat (3) Kamataka (4) Tamil Nadu (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam, 11.10.2021 Shit ‘95. Rant Rudrama Devi was a fa: mous ruler of the ___ dy. nasty. (0) Pandya (2) Kakatiya (3) Chola (4) Chera {SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Baum, , 11.10.2021 Shut a OO96. The temples of Khajuraho are & magnificent example of the of the temple. (1) Vesara style (2) Nagara style (@ Eastem style (4) Dravidian style {SSC Mul)-Tasking Sia! Bear (07.07.2022 Shift) 1. the most powerfull 97. Rajarala became king Chola ruler. E. () 985 (2) 970 @) 977 (4) 995 {GSC MutnTashing StaTExam, ‘07 07 2022 Shi! 38, Who among the following Chola kings built the Rajarajeshware temple of Tanjore? (1) Rajendra Chola It (2) Rajadhiraja Chola (3) Rajaraja Chola! (4) Vikrama Chola SC Stenograp "peum, 17.11.2022 (Sb ‘99. The Temple at Khajuraho were ‘built during which dynasty? (a) Maurya dynasty (@) Chandela dynasty {G) Nanda dynasty (4) Vijayanagara dynasty {SSC MTS Exam, 02.05.2023 (Shi) ‘40. Which among the following Bud- hist Universities is located in Bihar. India? (Q) Vallabhi University (2) Somapurt University @) Nalanda University (4) Nabadwip University (SSC MTS Exam, 10.05.2028 (Stuf) 4LIn Chola administration, was the assembly in ihe villages which were inhabit- ed predominantyy by the Brah- manas. () Ur 2) Khilya (3) Nagaram (4) Sabha SSC COL Ter-1 (CBE) sam, 14.07.2023 (Shift-D 42, Sabha and Ur, two kinds of vil- lage assemblies are referred to nw fe folowing yas |. (3) Chota (2) Rashtrakuta (3) Gurjara Pratihara (3) Chadukya SSC COL Ter-1(CBE) exarn, 20.07.2025 (Shift 43. The Pala Dynasty rulers were primarily patrons of which rel: ‘gon? { INDIAN HisTORY Buddhist 2) Jain (4) Islam “Tee 1 (CEI 7.082023 (Sh) 44, Dhnvasena Ils related towhich Pe fllowinge ruling dynasties? {1) Vakataka (2) Pushyabhutt (9) Maitraka.. (4) Moukhart {sc Delhi Police SLCAPFs SIG usr Ast (CPO) Exam, 09.10.2025) “48. Shore temple of Mamalla-puram was built by (0) Pallavas (2) Chalukayas N (4) Cholas 1) Nag gure sLCAP Ste ‘case ASIICPO) Exam, 03.10.20251Shi8-1) ‘46. The Tripartite st was be tween Gurjara Pratiharas in North India, Palas in Eastern India and____in South In- o (3) Hind (SSC CUSL 10%? 4S1(CPO) Exam, 47.The Sun Temple of Konark is Jocated on the shore of the (1) Red Sea (2) Bay of Bengal (@) Arabian Sea @) Indian Ocean (Delhi Police Constable Exam, 14.11.2029 Shi 48, Which of the following options hhad figured in the royal emblem of the Chola dynasty? 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Match the following : Column ‘Column 1. Brihadeswara a. Odisha b. TamilNadu cc, Kamataka ‘Temple 4, HampiGroup d. Rajasthan Monuments, () 1c, 2-4, a, 4b Q) 1a, 26, 34,4 @) 1-b, 24, da, +e @) 1, 2a, $4, 4c (S8C.CGL Tier-1 CBE Exam 11.08.2017 Sit) 7. Who was the exponent of Y°8 Darshan? (2) Patanjali (2)Gautam (3) Jaimuni (4) Shankaracharya (GSC CHSt (10 +2) Tir CBE Em FN siting 10.08:2018) 8. The well-known dialogue betwee Nachikela and Yanna ismenone® in which Upantshad? (2) Chhandogyopanishad (2) Muni id (8) Kathoy (4) Kenopanishad (SSC CHSL (10+ 2) Tiert CBE EXIM FN tang 2100208) ——ain—__—_————_SS} INDIAN ESTORY ‘Who wrote the play Mricchakatika’ (The Little Clay Cart) a social dra- sna with touches of grim reality? (0) Sudraka (2) Kalidasa (3) Magh (a) Raidasa (SSC COL Tier-I (CBE) Exam , (07.08,2020. Shit) 10. Which of the following NOT a type of sacrifice performed by kings in anclent India to estab- lish their position ? 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The s of t 1. @2)The archaeological remains ¢ oer of Lothat fs Tecated along he Bote ror tuary of Sabarmatt in ce UTE indi of antiquities whose OPE I Gulf and Mesopotam ane A Ahe Persian Grted asa ead making inves further of what is tdent of Nouates Lothal as an industrial port (own of tts Harappan culture, Lothal has Be" evidences {ath Mesopetami. tae a bad in Haryana on 2, a} Banawall is located in Fateh oath, The 1c ik of dried ut bed of the e te ied threefold ‘culture sequence: excavations have yiel mn ‘Early-Harappan), Harappa pan). Terracotta models OF plough have ‘stan and Banawalt sites in Choli Joughed field is found at Kalibangan (po een found at (Harayana). A pl (Rajast ‘3. (4) Lothal burials insi ‘tn Gujarat has given evidences of double Tye brick lined grave. As many as three Duna kektans were discovered af Lota: oe pales of she wee buried together. Archaeologists case {ve Prtese were couple burials: while others veered that these burials ge evidence of Sati system: 4. (3) The greater indus reglon was home tothe largest of the four ancient urban civilizations of Egypt. Mesopotamia, South Asia and China. It was not aaccovered until the 1920's. Most of its ruins. even = « Uctayin’ shied his capttal to Patiputen fom G4 5 Sinchunag Dynasty shifted the eapital rom Pat to Valshal sitar the Copa of rt Maga emperot raayin was the Indian ruler of Haryanka dyn 8 aa ey Magda from 460 Cees ene was the son of Ajatashatra and grandson of king imbisara . «King Udayin laid the foundation of the tty of Patalipu Hee Coollvence Of two tiers, the Sexier Ganges. ete shifted his capital from Rajgrtha to Patliputra because of the latter's central location in Magadha empire 10. @}In the Jain literature, Jina’ Is the ‘conqueror ‘He is the one who has conquered temporal and ‘material existence through self-discipline and attained a transcendent and external state of bliss. «The term Vina’ Is especially used for Tithankara (Ford- maker), a saviour who has succeeded in crossing over life's stream of rebirths and has made a path for others to follow. 11. (1) Kanada Kashyapa is said to have founded the Vaisheshika school of philosophy around the 6th to 2nd century BC. eVaisheshika {s one of the six schools of Indian philosophy. The Vaisheshika system holds that the smallest, indivisible, indestructible part of the world is an atom (anu). 12. (4)Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at the Deer Park in Samath. + He taught the four noble truths in his first sermon. «This event was called Dharma Chakrapravartan (The Settirig in Motion of the Wheel of Dharma). 18, (2) The Battle of the Hydaspes also known as Battle of Jhelum, was fought between Alexander the Great and King Porus in 326 BC. . ‘Ittook place on the banks of the Jhelum River (known to the ancient Greeks as Hydaspes) in the Punjab region. The battle resulted in a Greek vietory and the surrender of Porus. 14, (3) Uparkot Caves are a part of the Junagadh Buddhist ‘Cave Groups situated in the eastern part of Junagadh in Gujarat © Theso-called "Buddhist Caves" are not actually caves, but three separate sites of rooms carved out of stone to be used as monks’ quarters. These caves were carved starting from Emperor Ashoka’s period up to Ist~4th century AD. 15, (1)Ajatashatru (492 to 460 BC) was one of the most Important kings of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha, ‘¢He was the son of King Bimbisara. ‘* He was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha 16. (1) Champa Is belleved to have been the capltal of he ancient Mahajanapada of Anga. tray putea, «Champa ts ldentiNed as the modem city of Bhagalpur in Bihar. 1twas Inter annexed by Magadha and became a part of the Mauryan Empire. ishnupur isa city and a munttpallty of Bankura district in West Bengal #18 famous for tts terracotta temples built by the Malla rulers during the 17th and 18th centuries 18. (4) Aer Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya tn 528 BC, he came to Sarnath after five weeks and ave his first sermon on Dharma. ‘© This s known as Dharmachakra Pravartana or Setting the Wheel in Motion. 18. (1)In Buddhist architecture, Medht refers to a pedestrian path for devotees to wave in homage to stupa. Medh is approached by double staircase sopana. 20. (4) In the later vedic period Brahmana, Kshatriya and Vaishya had the right of Upanayana Sanskar. The Shudra did not have the right of perform the Upanayan a Sanskar or Sanskar. ‘© Upanayana Sansksar was the ritual form that vedic redigious tradition. ‘© According to Upanayana Sanskar a student who got the right of studying vedas. 21. (1) The territory of Valji was located in the north of river Ganges in the state of Bihar and ts extended ‘upto the Madhesh, Nepal region ¢ Vaishali was the capital of Vajimahajanapada twas under a unique government known as gana or sangha, 22, (4) Ajatashatru was the son of King Bimbisara and was, a contemporary of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira ‘Ajatasattu wanted to attack the Vaijis, he sent his ‘minister named Vassakara to the Buddha to get his advice on the matter. 23, (f) Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and the last Jain Tirthankara, @ He was born to King Siddhartha of Kundagrama and Queen Trishala, a Lichchhavi princess in the year 540 BC in the Vajji kingdom. identical with modern day Vaishall in Bihar. 2%, (1) The Barabar Hill Caves are located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar. ‘They are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire (322-185 BCE). 25, (1) In Buddhist architecture, the term Vihara means a temporary shelter for traveling monks during monsoon These monastic structures, which were cut out of rocks or made of bricks, were self-contained units with a Chaitya hall and a Stupa ~ the main focus of, worship - attached to them, 26, (1) Buddha belonged to a small Gana called the Sakya Gana, a small republic that existed in ancient India. ‘eHe was bom in the 6th century BCE in Kaplvastu, Nepal, as a Kshatriya in the Sakya Gana. 27. (3) ‘The Chalukya dynasty was a major Indian dynasty that ruled over large parts of central and western India from the 6th to the 12th centuries CE._+| INDIAN any of mane Te Chats were pons fags a , pce nme aoe Soar pret famous chhalukya rae U0 79 One of Op Janse was Kuearapala (1S cel oe capstan grat conqueror whesPane eT epee ite sc ieseat low devout Jan and was IMIUESE® SimschnarHemacbon™ a was a protic wie # Hemachandra Nant works on Jains Newae als ala's court ae al a minster in Kumara tte nas on stupa was commsssoned Mes “ *eanyan ruler Ashoka the Great sar Pir abasic hemisphere brick efi erected ‘over the Buddha's relics. «Since 1969. Sanchi Stupa has| Heritage Site. : 29, (3) Patanjalits tne author of the Mahabhashya. ea commentary on selected rules of SansKeit from Pains treatise, the Astadhyays grammar fr seipis considered to be one of the most authoritative ‘works on Sanskrit grammar. eHarshacharita, Kadambari and Varatavahana 's ‘written by Banabhatta (Bana). ‘ePanini wrote the Ashtadhyayi, a treatise on Sanskrit the and scholar who een a UNESCO World ‘eXautilya wrote the Arthashastra, a treatise on slatecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. ‘90, (1) Sanchi|s famous for havinga hemispherical dome strueitired monument called the Great Stupa, «The Great Stupa was builtin the Srd century BCE by the Maurya emperor Ashoka the Great «itis one of the oldest stone structures in India and an important monument of Indian Buddhist architecture The Great Stupa at Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Ste 1. (4) Dhananand (Agrammes, Xandrammes) was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty according to Mahabodhivamsa. In314 B.C. Chandragupta Maurya attacked Magadh kingdom and defeated the Nandas. 2. (4) Asoka’s inserfptions describe in detail Ashoka’s view about dhamma, an eamest attempt to solve some of problems that a complex soclety faced. They revolve around a few recurring themes: Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism, the description of his efforts to spread Buddhism, his moral and religious precepts. and his social and animal welfare program. The edicts were based on Ashoka’s ideas on administration and behaviour of people towards one another and religion. So, in essence, they deal with Asoka’s life story. his internal and external policy 38. 3) The circle of the Lion Capital on Sarnath Pilar represents progress. It takes the form of a wheel symbolizing the Eightfold Path. Sarnath pillar has been adopted as the natlonal emblem of India. Sarah is 3 Site of Buddha's First Sermon w! the ste of Buddha jon where he shared the ee errr cL HISTORY === 4. (a) The corpus of Major Rock Edtcts and Piya, provide details of what Asoka meant by dhammy ats Miho observe the precepts of dhamma are sa people of few faults, many good deeds, mercy, Nd 10 be {ruth and purity. Asoka mentions the bg} Charity, required of those who observe the dhamm; rea sof obedlence to parents, elders and teres Concern for friends and relatives: gifts to rare Ghd Sramanas; abstention from killing: good treatm" towards slaves, servants and the poor: and mod; in attachment to possessions. eration 5. (2) Dhamek Stupa is a massive stupa located Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The Dhamet Stupa Is sald to mark the spot where the Bud gave the first sermon to his first five brahmin disc tha save taining enlightenment, "revealing his Eighty Path leading to nirvana.” 6. (3) The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest s aan aes in India, dating from the Merit Empire. located in the Makhdumpur Tegion ot Jehanabad district, Bihar.These caves are situated in the twin hills of Barabar (four caves) and Nagarjunj {three caves). These rock-cut chambers date back to the 3rd century BC. Maurya period. 7. 2) Ascetic-prince Hlango Adigal. the younger brother of reputed warrior-king Sengutt-uvan of the Chera dynasty is credited with Silappadikaram, one of Five Great Tamil Epics. Silappadikaram revolves around ‘Kannag), who having lost her husband to.a miscarriage ofjustice at the court ofthe Pandyan Dynasty. wreaks her revenge on his kingdom. 8. (3) Devanampriya, also known as Devanampiya, was ‘a Pali honorific epithet used by Magadhan Emperor Ashoka in his inscriptions. “Devanampriya” means “Beloved of the Gods”. It is often used by Ashoka in conjunction with the title Priyadasi, which means “He who regards others with kindness”, “Humane”. 9. (3) Ashoka’s Pillar named |Akashmak is the best model of art, which is made in different parts of country to spread the view of Dhamma of Budha in Maurya Density. There are twenty Pillars in Chunar near (Varanasi) which is made of sandy rocks. © The best model of pillar in Sarnath named Lion Pillar * According to Indian Historian the source of art in Pure Indian. 10. (3) The Allahabad pillar is an Ashoka Stambha. one of the Pillars of Ashoka, erected by Ashoka, Emperor 7 the Maurya dynasty, who reigned in the 3rd century ‘© While it is one of the few extant pillars that carry his edicts, tis particularly notable for containing later inscriptions attributed to the Gupta emperor Samudra gupta (4th century CE}. ‘Also engraved on the stone are inscriptions by {He Mughal emperor Jahangir, from the 17th century: ‘At some point of time, the pillar was moved from, its original location and installed within Akbar's. Fort in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. 11. (1) Tolkappiyar (epithet), the author of Tolkap! which is the oldest extant Tamil grammar piyams