Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

Historical records credit Kumaragupta I with the founding of Nalanda University. While some later Gupta rulers were associated with Buddhism, he is the primary founder.

The four clans traditionally identified as Agnikula Rajputs are the Pratiharas, Chauhans (Chahamanas), Paramaras, and Solankis (Chalukyas).

In Mauryan administrative and economic terminology, Panyapattana refers to a market town or a center of trade for commodities.

The Uttarapatha was a major trade route connecting the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent to the Gangetic plains. Option B correctly identifies the route that gained prominence during the post-Mauryan period, linking Taxila to the port of Broach via Mathura and Ujjain.

Seleucus I Nicator was a general of Alexander the Great who later established the Seleucid Empire. He famously engaged in a conflict with Chandragupta Maurya, which ended in a treaty and a matrimonial alliance.

Yashodharman of Malwa is credited with defeating the Huna leader Mihirkula, as recorded in the Mandsaur pillar inscription, effectively ending the Huna threat in that region.

The Huna invasions into the Indian subcontinent began during the later stages of the Gupta Empire, specifically during the reign of Skandagupta.

Ajatashatru, the king of Magadha, annexed the Malla republic (a part of the Vrijji confederacy) into the Magadhan empire after a long conflict. This was part of his expansionist policy.

The 4th Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana in Kashmir during the reign of the Kushan Emperor Kanishka. It resulted in the formal division of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana sects.

The Nanda dynasty preceded the Mauryan Empire. Among the options provided, the Nanda dynasty is historically the oldest.

The Panchatantra is traditionally attributed to Vishnu Sharma and is believed to have been compiled during the Gupta period, specifically under the reign of Chandra Gupta II (Vikramaditya).

Sanskrit was the official language and the language of court and literature during the Gupta Empire, often referred to as the Golden Age of India.

The Wodeyar dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Mysore for several centuries, with their influence spanning from the 14th century to the mid-20th century.

Thaneshwar (modern-day Thanesar) served as the capital for the Pushyabhuti dynasty, most notably under the reign of King Harshavardhana.

Puniya Bhuti (also known as Pushyabhuti) is traditionally recognized as the founder of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, which ruled from Thanesar. He is credited with the construction of the ancient Thaneshwar Mahadev temple.