Which one among the following maharajanapadas in ancient India was an oligarchy?
Vajjii
Correct Answer: (a) Vajjii
Explanation: The Vajjii was an oligarchy, a form of government in which power was held by a small group of people. It was one of the republics of ancient India.
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- Taxila was the capital of which one among the following Mahajanapadas of ancient India?
Which among the following materials was used in making the Harappan seals?
- The large well supplying water to the Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro was located
- Consider the following statements with regard to bead production in Harappan towns :
I. The materials used to make beads included carnelian, quartz and steatite.
II. The beads were cylindrical, barrel-shaped and disc-shaped.
III. Specialized stone drills were used for making holes through the beads.
Which of the statements given above are correct? - In the Harappan Civilization, traces of canals have been found at
Important Questions from Ancient History
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?
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?
