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Who was the first Gupta ruler?

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  1. Sri Gupta

  2. Samudra Gupta

  3. Skanda Gupta

  4. Chandragupta I

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Correct Option: A

Harshavardhana has held assembly of Buddhists at _________.

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

  1. Kanauj

  2. Prayag

  3. Both A & B

  4. None

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Correct Option: C

Pulakesin II was a king of Bihar. 

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

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B

Consider the following statements regarding emperor Harsha's regime:
1. When compared to the Gupta era, the trade and commerce had declined during Harsha's period.
2. Fourfold varna system was not rigid during his regime.
3. The maintenance of public records was the salient feature of Harsha's administration.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

  1. 2 and 3 only

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 2 only

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following is Kalidasa's work (poetical works)?

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

  1. Meghasandesam

  2. Kumara Sambhavam

  3. Raghuvamsam

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following works of Kalidas gives information about history of Sunga dynasty? 

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

  1. Maghdoot

  2. Kumarsambhav

  3. Malvikagnimitram

  4. Abhigyanshakuntalam

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Correct Option: C

The account of Harshavardhana's achievements are recorded by his court poet Bana in his biography named _______________.

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

  1. Naganandha

  2. Rakthacharitra

  3. Priyadarshika

  4. Harshcharitra

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
As North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers after the fall of the prior Gupta Empire, Harsha united the small republics from Punjab to central India. He established an empire that brought all of northern India under his control. The peace and prosperity that prevailed made his court a center of cosmopolitanism, attracting scholars, artists and religious visitors from far and wide.
His biography Harshacharita ("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his achievements during his reign. The Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang visited the court of Harsha, and wrote a very favorable account of him, praising his justice and generosity.

What was the assembly at Prayaga in Allahabad held by Harshavardhana called? 

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

  1. Maha Dhana Parishad

  2. Maha Punya Parishad

  3. Maha Moksha Parishad

  4. Maha Kripa Parishad

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
In the year 643 A.D., Harsha held a great religious assembly in his capital at Kannauj on the bank of the river Ganges. The purpose of the assembly was to highlight the teachings of Buddha. 
The Kannauj Assembly was followed by another spectacular assembly at Prayaga in the same year. While the Kannauj Assembly was a religious assembly to highlight Mahayanism, the Prayaga Assembly was an assembly of universal character for offerings of royal charities to all classes of people. It was known as the Maha Moksha Parishad.

Who established Nalanda Mahavihara ?

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

  1. Kumaragupta

  2. Skandagupta

  3. Devgupta

  4. Vedgupta

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Correct Option: A