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Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Which of the following is incorrectly matched (in Gupta administration)?

  1. Bhukti - province

  2. Vishya - state

  3. Vithi - city

  4. Gram-village
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Gupta administration, 'Vishya' referred to a district, not a state. A 'Bhukti' was a province, and a 'Vithi' was a group of villages or a smaller administrative unit.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

During the Gupta Empire, the term 'Uparikara' was used for ________.

  1. An extra tax levied on all subjects.

  2. Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc.

  3. It was a voluntary offering by people to the king.

  4. Kings customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Uparikara was an extra tax levied on the subjects in the Gupta period. It is often distinguished from the regular land revenue (Bhaga).

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
We learn about Gupta rulers from the _______________.

  1. Inscriptions

  2. Prashastis

  3. Coins

  4. Both (a) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Coins and Inscriptions give information of Gupta rulers.

Gupta dynasty was founded by Sri Gupta. He was succeeded by his son Ghatotkacha. 

 Later rulers of Gupta dynasty were ultimately ousted by Vardhanaruler  Harsha  Vardhana, who established an empire in the first half of the 7th century.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
The first ruler of the Gupta dynasty who adopted the grand title of maharaj- adhiraja was ______________.

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Chandragupta

  3. Skandhagupta

  4. Both (a) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta I ( 319-350 CE) was a king of the Gupta dynasty, who ruled in northern India. His title Maharajadhiraja ("king of great kings") suggests that he was the first emperor of the dynasty.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana
The 'ashvamedha' was the sacrifice of _______________.

  1. Horse

  2. Cow

  3. Bull

  4. Goat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ashvamedha is a horse sacrifice ritual followed by the srauta tradition of Vedic religion. It was used by ancient Indian kings to prove their imperial sovereignty: a horse accompanied by the king's warriors would be released to wander for a period of one year.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

Who among the following Gupta rulers were a poet and a musician and was adorned with the title of Kaviraja or King of poets?

  1. Chandragupta I

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Skandagupta

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Samudragupta is described in the Allahabad Pillar inscription as a poet and musician, earning him the title 'Kaviraja'.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

The largest grant of villages to temples and brahmana was given by the ruling dynasty known as

  1. The Guptas

  2. The Palas

  3. Rashtrakutas

  4. Pratiharas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gupta period saw a significant increase in land grants (Agrahara) to Brahmanas and temples, which became a standard practice for royal patronage.

Multiple choice history the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans kannauj: age of harshavardhana

The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the

  1. Allahabad Pillar inscription

  2. Aihole inscription

  3. Alapadu grant

  4. Hanumakonda inscription
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Aihole inscription, composed by Ravikirti, mentions the fame of Kalidasa and Bharavi as poets. The Allahabad Pillar inscription is dedicated to Samudragupta.