Previous Question on The Age of the Guptas

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Previous Question on The Age of the Guptas
  1. The founder of the Gupta dynasty was ……….followed by his son Chatotkacha and was followed by his son Chandragupta.

a) Sri Gupta

b) Priya Gupta

c) Hri Gupta


Ans - a)


  1. The long inscription in the pillar of Allahabad (Prayag Prasasti) enumerated by his court poet Harisena informs about the people and the countries that were conquered by Samudragupta. Because of his bravery and generalship, he came to be called the Napoleon of India by …


a) VA Smith

b) SA Smith

c) NA Smith

d) VS Smith


Ans - a)


  1. Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription (Delhi) claims his authority over North-Western India, the King was

a) Kaniska

b) Ashoka

c) Chandragupta II

d) Chandragupta I


Ans - c)


  1. Harisena was the court poet the minister 


a) Samudra gupta 

b) Sri gupta 

c) Chandragupta II

d) Chandragupta I


Ans - a)


  1. Fa Hien – The Chinese pilgrim visited India at the time of 

a) Kaniska

b) Ashoka

c) Chandragupta II

d) Chandragupta I


Ans - c)


  1. He founded Nalanda University.

a) Kumaragupta (AD 415 – 455)

b) Sri Gupta 

c) Kaniska 

d) Ashoka


Ans - a)


  1. The Gupta period is also called the Golden Age of Ancient India 

a) Samudragupta

b) Chandragupta II

c) Sri agupta

Ans - b)


  1. Which king  is represented on his coins playing the Veena, and shown as a tiger fighter on coins.

a) Samudragupta

b) Chandragupta II

c) Sri agupta


Ans - a)


  1. The Gupta Empire is often referred to as the "Golden Age of India" because of its advancements in various fields. Which of the following fields saw significant progress during this period? A. Literature
    B. Science
    C. Mathematics
    D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

  1. Which Gupta ruler successfully repelled the Huna invasions and is known for his military prowess? A. Chandragupta I
    B. Samudragupta
    C. Chandragupta II
    D. Skandagupta

Answer: D. Skandagupta

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