Practice 365 Major Dynasties (Maurya to Chola) multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. Which Satavahana ruler is credited with composing 'Gathasaptashati' (Gathasattasai), an anthology of Prakrit poems?
Explanation
King Hala, the 17th Satavahana ruler, is traditionally credited with composing or compiling the Gathasaptashati (700 verses), one of the earliest Prakrit literary works.
Q2. Samudragupta is described in the Allahabad inscription as an expert:
Explanation
The Allahabad inscription describes Samudragupta as 'Kaviraja' (king of poets) who excelled in music (shown playing veena on his coins). He was both a great warrior ('Parakramanka') and a patron of learning and arts.
Q3. The Kushan Empire's capital Purushapura is identified with which modern city?
Explanation
Purushapura, the main capital of the Kushan Empire under Kanishka, is identified with modern-day Peshawar in Pakistan. Mathura served as the second capital.
Q4. The Mauryan administration's espionage system consisted of agents called:
Explanation
In the Mauryan administration, the espionage network consisted of secret agents called Gudhapurushas. Kautilya's Arthashastra describes various types of spies including Samstha (stationary) and Sanchara (wandering).
Q5. The Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka became India's national emblem. It originally had:
Explanation
The Sarnath Lion Capital has four Asiatic lions sitting back-to-back on a circular abacus with an elephant, horse, bull, and lion separated by 24-spoked Dharma Chakras. The base has an inverted lotus. Adopted as national emblem on January 26, 1950.
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Q6. Taxila (Takshashila) was the capital of which Mahajanapada?
Q7. The Satavahanas were the first Indian rulers to issue coins with:
Q8. Which Ashokan edict specifically mentions the Kalinga War and Ashoka's remorse?
Q9. The Chola village administration included:
Q10. Kharavela of Kalinga is known through which inscription?
Q11. Shaurya Diwas, observed on October 27 every year, commemorates which historical event?
Q12. Consider the following pairs: Traveler - Period of Visit 1. Megasthenes - Mauryan period 2. Fa Hien - Gupta period 3. Hiuen Tsang - Mughal period Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Q13. Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to the Mauryan court, described the Indian society as being divided into how many classes?
Q14. The concept of Dashavatar was developed during:
Q15. Ashoka's Rock Edict II deals with:
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