What was the political significance of Bimbisara's marriage to a Kosalan princess?
Peace with Kosala
Bimbisara (founder of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha) pursued a policy of matrimonial alliances to strengthen his kingdom. His marriage to Kosaladevi, a princess of Kosala, secured peace with the powerful Kosala kingdom and also brought him the Kashi region as dowry. This was a key diplomatic move that helped Magadha expand without conflict.
Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadeva Raya founded a suburban township near Vijayanagara called Nagalapuram in the name of his ______________.
What was the period of Harshavardhana's reign?
Which of the following varnas was responsible for protecting people and administering justice in ancient India as per rules laid down by the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras?
In which state The Jaugada Rock Edict of Asoka is located?
The ________ lake in Gujarat was an artificial reservoir built during the rule of the Mauryas.
In the 4th century BCE, the capital of Magadha was shifted to ________.
Hiuen Tsang, hailed as the prince of pilgrims, visited India during the reign of king _____.
According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ________ was known as the land donated to Jaina institutions.
According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions _________ was known as the land for the maintenance of schools?
Which two kings fought in the Battle of Hydaspes?
Which of the following archaeological sites is located on the bank of river Mahanadi and has temples/monuments of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism?
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?
Who founded the Rashtrakuta empire?