King Porus and Alexander the Great fought which battle?
Battle of Hydaspes
The correct answer is Battle of Hydaspes.
Despite defeating Porus, Alexander was reportedly impressed by Porus's bravery and dignity. Instead of annexing his kingdom completely, Alexander allowed Porus to continue ruling his territory as a satrap (governor) under the Macedonian Empire, and even added some land to his control. This battle marked the end of Alexander's major military campaigns in India, as his troops were exhausted and unwilling to push further into the subcontinent.
King Kharavela, the ancient Indian king whose biography is found in the famous Hathigumpha inscription, ruled from:
Pottery was first traceable to which period of ancient Indian history?
Harihara and Bukka were founders of which one of the following empires?
King Harsha’s rule was effective during the period:
Alexander’s Indian invasion occurred in the year?
The Pattadakal Temple was built during the reign of the ________.
The Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang, visited India during the rule of ______.
Ashoka changed his attitude towards war after the battle of _______.
Which is the Prakrit word for the Sanskrit term ‘dharma’ which means religious duty?
Who defeated Seleucus Nicator, a general of the Greek King, Alexander?
Polygynous family is represented by
The following are the archealogical sources of Indian history :
(a) Stone inscriptions
(b) Copper plates
(c) Leaf inscriptions
(d) Pillar inscriptions
Select the correct answer -
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1) It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2) During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Whom did the Greeks call "Amritaghat" which means slayer of enemies?
King Kharavela, the ancient Indian king whose biography is found in the famous Hathigumpha inscription, ruled from: