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Question

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
(Ancient city) - (Location)

The correct answer is
Vijayapuri - Dharanikot

Ancient City Location Matching

This question requires identifying the incorrectly matched pair between an ancient city and its modern location. Let's analyze each option:

  • Pushkalavati - Charasadda: This is a correctly matched pair. The ancient city of Pushkalavati is located near modern Charsadda in Pakistan.
  • Sakala - Sialkot: This is also a correctly matched pair. Sakala, an important ancient city, corresponds to modern Sialkot in Pakistan.
  • Tamralipti - Tamluk: This pair is correct. Tamralipti was a significant ancient port city, identified with modern Tamluk in West Bengal, India.
  • Vijayapuri - Dharanikot: This is the incorrectly matched pair. Vijayapuri, notably the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty, is generally identified with sites near Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh. Dharanikot (Dharanikota) is a separate ancient site located near Guntur, also in Andhra Pradesh, known for its association with the Satavahana period. While both are in the same general region, they represent distinct historical locations/cities.

Identifying the Mismatch

Based on the analysis, the pair Vijayapuri - Dharanikot is not correctly matched as they refer to distinct ancient sites.

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Important Questions from Ancient History

  1. The speakers of major Indian languages belong to how many language families?

  2. Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status?

  3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

    List-I

    (unit in use in early India)

    List-II (content)
    A.Muhurta 1.Measure of weight 
    B.Raktika 2.Measure of time
    C.Angula3.Metre of poetry
    D.Pada4.Measure of length

  4. In the Mesopotamian records, which one of the following terms was used for the Indus Valley (Harappans)?

  5. In Egypt, ancient mummies can be found to have their arteries intact due to well preserved:

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