Arrange the following events in the chronological order: (a) Alexander leaves India (b) Burning of Persepolis (c) Alexander completes conquests of eastern Iran beyond the Hindu Kush (d) Partition of Alexander's empire at Triparadisus Select correct option:
(b), (c), (a), (d)
The order is (b), (c), (a), (d): Persepolis was burned in 330 BCE; Alexander completed his eastern Iranian and Central Asian campaigns before entering India in 327 BCE; he left India in 325 BCE; the settlement at Triparadisus followed his death in 323 BCE.
Which of the following kings are explicitly praised in inscriptions for knowledge or skill in music?
(a) Kharavela
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Rudradaman
(d) Samudragupta
Choose the correct option.