Asvapati's Kingdom Identification
The question asks to identify the kingdom ruled by Asvapati during the Upanishadic age.
Identifying Asvapati's Realm
Asvapati is a prominent figure mentioned in the ancient Indian Upanishadic texts, particularly the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.
- Historical and textual references indicate that Asvapati was the king of the Kekaya kingdom.
- He is known for his philosophical discussions with other sages like Uddalaka Aruni and Gargya Balaki.
- The Kekaya kingdom was located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.
Therefore, Asvapati was the ruler of Kekaya.
Important Questions from Vedic Age
Which of the following statement is true about the Vedic culture ?
_______ was considered to be most valuable possession in the Early Vedic Period.
Which of the following statements about the Punch - marked coins is incorrect?
- Considering the prevalent metallurgical practices and economic conditions of ancient India, which metal constituted the primary material for the vast majority of punch-marked coins, characterized by their diverse symbols?
Consider the following statements about Gana, Sanghas, and Mahajanpadas
1. In a gana or a sangha, there were not one, but many rulers
2. Both the Buddha and Mahavira belonged to Mahajanpadas
3. Between the sixth and the fourth centuries BCE, Magadha (in present-day Bihar) became the most powerful mahajanapada
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
