Tag: spread and propagation of indian culture

Answer - (A) Kamasutra

Nalanda became a world-renowned center of learning during the post-Gupta era, attracting scholars from across Asia.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the government agency responsible for the archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites in India.

The Excavated Remains at Nalanda were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016, recognizing their historical and cultural significance.

Kautilya who wrote arthashastra, an important work on statecraft and Panani, who wrote great work on grammar, were both a product of Takshashila university.

Nalanda University was a renowned center of learning in ancient India, often compared to the great universities of the world for its academic prestige in Mahayana Buddhism. It attracted scholars from across Asia.

The famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated in Varanasi (also called Kashi or Banaras) on the banks of the Ganga river. The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout history, with the current structure built by Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century.

Varanasi is historically and culturally defined by its location on the banks of the river Ganga, which is considered sacred in Hindu tradition.

Malik Muhammad Jayasi was a 16th-century Sufi poet who authored the epic poem Padmavat, which tells the story of Rani Padmini of Chittor.

A long buttoned coat is called Achkan. It is mostly worn by men from South Asia. It originated in India as early as 2nd century B.C as court dress for nobles and royals and is known by regional names such as Daura in Nepal and Northeast India, Angi in Southern India and Chola or Cholu in Indian Himalayas.