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(a) He married his daughter Prabhawati to an Ahom prince
(b) Kalidas and Amarsingh were famous scholars in his court
(c) He married a Naga princess, named Kubera Naga
(d) He expanded his empire both through matrimonial alliances and conquests
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
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Question : 1
Which one of the following inscriptions refers to construction of two granaries to be used in the time of distress?
a) Damodarpur copper plate
b) Madhuban copper plate
c) Poona copper plate
d) Sohagaura copper plate
Answer »Answer: (d)
The earliest known copper-plate, known as the Sohgaura copper-plate, is a Maurya record that mentions famine relief efforts. The Sohgaura copper plate refers to a pair of Kosthagara (granaries) to be used in the time of distress.
Question : 2
Which of the following statements about the Mauryan kings is not correct?
a) The kings often laid down codes of regulation for the guidance of their officers and the people
b) They had extensive powers encompassing administrative, judicial, and legislative functions
c) Appointments to the most important offices were made by the ruler himself
d) They laid claim to divinity
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 3
The figure of Buddha is engraved on the coins of
a) Kanishka
b) Ashoka
c) Menander
d) Harsha
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 4
In social matters Ashoka’s most revolutionary concept was:
a) All the above
b) Proper behavior to slaves, servants, elders etc.
c) His opposition to social entertainments, such as the samajas
d) His opposition to wasteful social rituals and ceremonies at marriages, births, journeys etc.
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 5
Who patronized the third Buddhist council held at Pataliputra?
a) Ajatashatru
b) Kanishka
c) Kalasoka
d) Ashoka
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 6
Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to the Satavahanas of Deccan?
a) Gautamiputra Satakarni issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed.
b) The Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni.
c) The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka.
d) Vashishtaputra Pulamayi extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna River.
Answer »Answer: (a)
The greatest ruler of the Satavahana dynasty was Gautamiputra Satakarni. He ruled for a period of 24 years from 106 to 130 A.D. His achievements were recorded in the Nasik inscription by his mother Gautami Balasri. Gautamiputra Satakarni captured the whole of Deccan and expanded his empire.
His victory over Nagapana, the ruler of Malwa was remarkable. He patronised Brahmanism. Yet, he also gave donations to Buddhists. Gautamiputra Satakarni was succeeded by his son Vashishtaputra Pulamayi. He extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna River.
He issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed. They reveal the naval power and maritime trade of the Satavahanas. The last great ruler of Satavahanas was Yajna Sri Satakarni.
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