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With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata Select...

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Consider the following statements :1. There are no parables in Upanishads.2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.Which of the statements...

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist center under the Mahasanghikas, located? 

Consider the following dynasties : 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms...

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: Literary work Author (1) ...

With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Maha...

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:   Historical person Known as 1. Aryadeva Jaina sch...

According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2....

Consider the following pairs:   Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts Location in the State of 1. Dhauli Odisha ...

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper cast...

Consider the following pairs: (Historical Place) : (Well known for) 1. Burzahom : Rock cut shrines 2. Chandra ketugarh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshw...

From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northe...

Which one of the following ancient towns is well known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and ch...

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous