gupta & post gupta period quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Dharampala established the Somapura Mahavihara, a good educational centre of the time. Somapura Mahavihra, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual centre until the 12th century. Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monasterys city represents a unique artistic achievement.

Answer: (b)

Apart from these literary sources, there are inscriptions like the Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription and the Allahabad Pillar inscription. The first refers to the achievements of Chandragupta I. The most important source for the reign of Samudragupta is the Allahabad Pillar inscription. It describes his personality and achievements.

This inscription is engraved on an Ashokan pillar. It is written in classical Sanskrit, using the Nagari script. It consists of 33 lines composed by Harisena.

It describes the circumstances of Samudragupta’s accession, his military campaigns in North India and the Deccan, his relationship with other contemporary rulers, and his accomplishments as a poet and scholar.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)

Vikramshila Mahavihara was one of the two most important centres of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty.

Established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820 CE), it is located about 50 km east of Bhagalpur and about 13 km north-east of Kahalgaon railway station on Bhagalpur-Sahebganj section of eastern railway.

The area is under the protected jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Answer: (d)

The Turkish brought with them musical instruments Rabab and Sarangi. During this time, the music of North India began to acquire and adapt to the presence of Persian language, music, and musical instruments, such as the Setar, from which the Sitar got its name;

the Kemancheh and Santur, which became popular in Kashmir; and the Rabab [alternately known as Rebab and Rubab], which preceded the Sarod. New instruments were introduced, including the Tabla and Sitar.

Answer: (c)