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The Kingdom of Avanti

Test your knowledge about the ancient Indian kingdom of Avanti.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following cities was the capital of Avanti?

  1. Ujjain
  2. Mahishmati
  3. Indore
  4. Bhopal
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the founder of the Avanti kingdom?

  1. King Shishunaga
  2. King Ajatashatru
  3. King Bimbisara
  4. King Udayana
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following dynasties ruled Avanti?

  1. Shishunaga dynasty
  2. Nanda dynasty
  3. Maurya dynasty
  4. Gupta dynasty
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the extent of the Avanti kingdom at its peak?

  1. Central India
  2. Northern India
  3. Southern India
  4. Eastern India
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following rivers flowed through the Avanti kingdom?

  1. Ganges
  2. Yamuna
  3. Narmada
  4. Godavari
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main occupation of the people of Avanti?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Trade
  3. Mining
  4. Manufacturing
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following crops was extensively cultivated in Avanti?

  1. Rice
  2. Wheat
  3. Cotton
  4. Sugarcane
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main religion practiced in Avanti?

  1. Hinduism
  2. Buddhism
  3. Jainism
  4. Sikhism
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following cities was a major center of Buddhism in Avanti?

  1. Ujjain
  2. Mahishmati
  3. Indore
  4. Bhopal
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the famous Buddhist stupa built in Avanti?

  1. Sanchi Stupa
  2. Bharhut Stupa
  3. Amaravati Stupa
  4. Nagarjunakonda Stupa
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following kings of Avanti was a contemporary of Alexander the Great?

  1. King Pradyota
  2. King Mahapadma Nanda
  3. King Dhana Nanda
  4. King Chandragupta Maurya
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year did Alexander the Great invade Avanti?

  1. 326 BCE
  2. 325 BCE
  3. 324 BCE
  4. 323 BCE
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the outcome of Alexander's invasion of Avanti?

  1. He conquered Avanti
  2. He was defeated by the Avanti army
  3. He made a treaty with the Avanti king
  4. He retreated from Avanti
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following empires annexed Avanti?

  1. Maurya Empire
  2. Gupta Empire
  3. Kushan Empire
  4. Delhi Sultanate
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the legacy of the Avanti kingdom?

  1. Its rich cultural heritage
  2. Its architectural marvels
  3. Its contributions to literature and art
  4. All of the above
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