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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. Which Gupta emperor, renowned for his military expansion and diplomatic alliances, was the first to issue silver coinage (known as 'Rupaka') in imitation of the Western Kshatrapas, particularly after conquering their territories?

  2. Which of the following archaeological sites is located on the bank of river Mahanadi and has temples/monuments of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism?

  3. Polygynous family is represented by

  4. 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 -

  5. 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?

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