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

In the poem 'Meghdoot', Yaksha is exiled by King _______ for having neglected his duties.

  1. Kuber

  2. Vikramaditya

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Chandragupta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Meghdoot' is a poetic creation of Kalidasa and is one among his very famous works. Yaksha is exiled by King Kuber for having neglected his duties. In this situation, the yaksha stops a passing cloud and persuades it to carry a message of love to his wife who lives near the Kailash mountain. He describes the beautiful scenery on the route to his wife's place. Even today this poem is famous all over the world. It has been translated into all the Indian languages and major languages of the world. 

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

Which of the following works of Kalidasa gives information about the Andhras?

  1. Sakuntala

  2. Malavikagnimitra

  3. Meghaduta

  4. Kumarasambhava
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Malavikagnimitra is a play by Kalidasa that depicts the love story of Agnimitra, a Shunga king, and provides historical context regarding the Shunga dynasty, which succeeded the Mauryas and had connections to the Andhra region.

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

When did Harshavardhan send a mission to China, which helped in establishing the first diplomatic relations between China and India? 

  1. 641 C.E.

  2. 675 C.E.

  3. 678 C.E.

  4. 695 C.E.
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Explanation

Harshavardhana sent a diplomatic mission to the Tang dynasty in China in 641 C.E., which helped foster cultural and diplomatic ties between the two civilizations.

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

___________ traveller Hieun Tsang visited Nalanda.

  1. Chinese

  2. Japanese

  3. Korean

  4. Singaporean
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Explanation

The Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang, visited Nalanda and stayed for some time. He has given a detailed description of this place. There were stupas, chaityas, viharas, rest houses, steps here and there to sit and rest awhile, meditation rooms, lecture rooms, and many other structures reveal the glory of this place. The Gupta kings and Harshavardhana have been the famous patrons of this place. An accidental fire destroyed many texts at Nalanda. 

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

After the decline of the Guptas, which of the following cities of North India emerged as the centre of political gravity of North India?

  1. Ajmer

  2. Kannauj

  3. Ujjain

  4. Delhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After the decline of the Gupta Empire, Kannauj (Kanyakubja) rose to prominence and became the political center of North India, especially under the reign of Harshavardhana.

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

After the death of Harsha, a tripartite struggle ensued between the three contemporary powers for the supremacy of Kannauj. Which of the following was not a party in the struggle?

  1. Gurjar Partiharas

  2. Rastrakutas

  3. Palas

  4. Paramaras
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The tripartite struggle for Kannauj involved the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Palas, and the Rashtrakutas. The Paramaras were not part of this specific conflict.