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Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

The most Important cause of the downfall of the Gupta empire was/were _____.

  1. Muslim invasions

  2. The pacifist influence of the Buddha's teachings

  3. Frequent wars of succession

  4. Revolt and declaration of independence by principal chiefs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Gupta empire faced internal instability due to the rise of semi-independent feudatories and the loss of central control over provincial governors. While Hun invasions were a major external pressure, the internal fragmentation and revolts by principal chiefs were critical factors in the collapse of central authority.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Which was/were the greatest poetry and drama work of Kaildas? 

  1. Kumarasambhava

  2. Raghuvamsa

  3. Meghaduta

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Answer - (D) - All of the above

Kumarasambhava, Raghuvasma, and Meghaduta, all are the greatest poetry work of Kalidasa. Kumarasambhava and Raghuvamsa were based on Dynasty of Raghu and birth of Kumar(Kartikeya) respectively. Meghduta is a well known work of Kalidasa in which a Yaksha tries to send a message to his lover through a cloud.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Harsha stopped the use of animal food throughout his empire

  2. Harsha erected thousands of stupas

  3. Harsha regularly held the quinquennial convocation

  4. Harsha sent missionaries to the west to propagate Buddhism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Harshavardhana was a devout Buddhist who actively promoted the religion. He sent missionaries to various regions to spread Buddhist teachings and held grand assemblies to discuss and propagate the faith.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Gupta Empire declined in the fifth century A. D. as a consequence of ______.

  1. Chalukya raids

  2. Greek invasion

  3. Hun invasion

  4. Pallava raids
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The repeated and devastating invasions by the Huns (Hunas) during the fifth century severely drained the Gupta empire's resources and military strength. This external pressure significantly contributed to the weakening and eventual decline of the empire.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Assertion (A): Nalanda was the centre of Buddhist learning in the post-Gupta period.
Reason (R): It was patronised by the Pala rulers.

  1. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nalanda was indeed a premier center of Buddhist learning in the post-Gupta period, and it received significant patronage from the Pala rulers. However, the reason for its status as a center of learning is not solely due to the Palas, as it had already established its reputation much earlier.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Which literary figure of the Gupta period is referred to as the Indian Shakespeare?

  1. Vishakhadatta

  2. Harisena

  3. Kalidasa

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kalidasa is widely acclaimed for his exceptional literary works, including plays like Abhijnanasakuntalam. Due to the depth of his characters and the beauty of his language, he is frequently compared to William Shakespeare.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Which of the following was not the work of Kalidasa?

  1. Raghuvamsa

  2. Sakunutiam

  3. Kumarasambhavam

  4. Kadambari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kadambari was written by Banabhatta, not Kalidasa. Kalidasa's major works include Raghuvamsa (a dynastic epic), Kumarasambhavam (on the birth of Kumara/Kartikeya), Abhijnanasakuntalam (his famous play), Meghadutam, Ritusamhara, and Malvikagnimitram. The option 'Sakunutiam' appears to be a typo for some work, but Kadambari is definitely not Kalidasa's.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Name the great Hindu King who combined in himself the qualities of Samudragupta and Ashoka?

  1. Kanishka

  2. Chandragupta I

  3. Chandragupta II

  4. Harshavardhana
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Harshavardhana is often praised for his administrative efficiency and military prowess, similar to Samudragupta, while also being noted for his benevolence and religious tolerance, which draws comparisons to Ashoka.