History

Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

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Ancient and medieval Indian rulers cover dynasties, major empires, administrative reforms, and historical monuments. This is a highly scored area in history sections of competitive exams. Practice these questions to strengthen your history foundation.

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Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian kingdom was invaded by the Chinese general Liu Bang in the 2nd century BCE?

  1. Magadha

  2. Kalinga

  3. Maurya

  4. Gupta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Liu Bang invaded the Magadha kingdom in 195 BCE, but was defeated by the Magadha king Pushyamitra Shunga.

Multiple choice

Which Chinese emperor sent a diplomatic mission to the Indian emperor Kanishka in the 2nd century CE?

  1. Han Wudi

  2. Tang Taizong

  3. Song Taizu

  4. Yuan Shizu
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Explanation

Han Wudi sent a diplomatic mission to Kanishka in 120 CE, led by Zhang Qian.

Multiple choice

Which Indian kingdom was invaded by the Chinese general Li Jing in the 7th century CE?

  1. Magadha

  2. Kalinga

  3. Maurya

  4. Gupta
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Explanation

Li Jing invaded the Gupta kingdom in 643 CE, but was defeated by the Gupta king Harshavardhana.

Multiple choice

Which Chinese emperor sent a diplomatic mission to the Indian emperor Chandragupta Maurya in the 3rd century BCE?

  1. Qin Shi Huang

  2. Han Wudi

  3. Tang Taizong

  4. Song Taizu
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Explanation

Qin Shi Huang sent a diplomatic mission to Chandragupta Maurya in 215 BCE, led by Zhang Qian.

Multiple choice

Which famous Indian emperor is known to have used the Kharoshthi script?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Kanishka

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Harshavardhana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kushan emperor Kanishka is known to have used the Kharoshthi script, as evidenced by inscriptions and coins bearing his name written in Kharoshthi.

Multiple choice

Who founded the Maurya Empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya
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Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya, also known as Sandrokottos, was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was NOT a major ruler of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Samudragupta was a ruler of the Gupta Empire, not the Maurya Empire.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a famous minister of the Maurya Empire?

  1. Kautilya

  2. Chanakya

  3. Vishnu Gupta

  4. Aryabhata
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Explanation

Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was a famous minister and advisor to Chandragupta Maurya.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Ashoka's famous rock edicts?

  1. The Edicts of Ashoka

  2. The Pillars of Ashoka

  3. The Inscriptions of Ashoka

  4. The Decrees of Ashoka
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Explanation

The Edicts of Ashoka were a series of rock and pillar inscriptions issued by Ashoka throughout his empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Mauryan emperor who converted to Buddhism?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka was the famous Mauryan emperor who converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Mauryan general who conquered Kalinga?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka was the famous Mauryan general who conquered Kalinga and later converted to Buddhism.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was NOT a major contribution of the Maurya Empire to Indian culture?

  1. The development of Sanskrit literature

  2. The spread of Buddhism

  3. The construction of stupas and pillars

  4. The introduction of the decimal system
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Explanation

The introduction of the decimal system was not a major contribution of the Maurya Empire to Indian culture.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Mauryan emperor who is known for his policy of non-violence and tolerance?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka was the famous Mauryan emperor who is known for his policy of non-violence and tolerance.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Mauryan emperor who is known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya was the famous Mauryan emperor who is known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the famous Mauryan emperor who is known for his administrative reforms and the establishment of a centralized government?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Samudragupta
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Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya was the famous Mauryan emperor who is known for his administrative reforms and the establishment of a centralized government.