Post-Guptas: Rise Of Harshavardhana

6 Questions
  1. 1
    From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?
    1. The Guptas of Magadha
    2. The Paramaras of Malwa
    3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
    4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
    5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
    6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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  2. 2

    Consider the following events in the history of India:

    1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
    2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
    3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka-I
    4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala

    What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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  3. 3
    The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
    2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
    3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
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  4. 4

    Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada River by:

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  5. 5

    Assertion (A): Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly.
    Reason (R): He wanted to popularize only the Mahayana form of Buddhism.

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  6. 6

    The following persons came to India at one time or another:

    1. Fa-Hien
    2. I-Tsing
    3. Megasthanese
    4. Hieun-Tsang

    The correct chronological sequence of their visits is:

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