Archaeology of the Gupta Empire

Test your knowledge of the archaeological remains and artifacts from the Gupta Empire (4th-6th century CE), including monuments, inscriptions, coins, and architectural sites commissioned by various Gupta emperors.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which city served as the capital of the Gupta Empire?

  1. Pataliputra
  2. Ujjain
  3. Mathura
  4. Kannauj
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who is considered to be the greatest ruler of the dynasty?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Gupta emperor is known for his Iron Pillar in Delhi?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who built the Ajanta Caves?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Gupta emperor is known for his Nalanda University?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who is known for his Gupta Gold Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Gupta emperor is known for his Allahabad Pillar Inscription?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who is known for his Udayagiri Caves?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Gupta emperor is known for his Gupta Silver Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who is known for his Gupta Copper Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Gupta emperor is known for his Gupta Lead Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who is known for his Gupta Tin Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Gupta emperor is known for his Gupta Bronze Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta emperor who is known for his Gupta Iron Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Gupta emperor is known for his Gupta Zinc Coins?

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Kumaragupta I