Which of the following statements is not true regarding Magadha Empire ?
The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries provided cheap and convenient means of communication.
The correct answer is The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries provided cheap and convenient means of communication.
It gradually rose to prominence, eventually incorporating other Mahajanapadas and forming the first major empire of India under dynasties like the Haryanka, Shishunaga, Nanda, and finally the Mauryan dynasty. Its strategic location, rich resources, and control over trade routes were crucial for its rise to power. Understanding the geographical features, resource availability, and economic base is key to comprehending why Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada.
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?
King Porus and Alexander the Great fought which battle?
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?
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: