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Who founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1774?
Who successfully deciphered the Brahmi Script?
Which one of the following is an example of a commercial type of inscription?
On which inscription is the eulogy of King Samudragupta engraved?
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On which inscription is the eulogy of King Kharvela engraved?
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Which poet created the eulogy of King Samudragupta on the Allahabad pillar inscription?
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Which script is mostly used in the inscriptions of King Ashoka?
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Which king started the tradition of engraving inscriptions on rock surfaces?
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Which script was mostly used in the northwest part of India during King Ashoka's period?
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Which one of the following can be considered as the earliest coins of ancient India?
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On which Kushana king's coins was Lord Shiva engraved with his trident?
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Which object was used by Vedic Aryans as a medium of exchange?
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Which god is mostly engraved on the coins of King Kumargupta?
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Where was the horde of Satvahana coins found in Maharashtra?
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Which one of the following Vedas is the oldest?
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Who wrote the Ramayana?
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Who wrote the Mahabharata?
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Which one of the following is the upveda of Rigveda?
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Who wrote the "Harashacharitra"?
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Which Purana is a reliable source for the history of the Maurya dynasty?
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Study Notes
Founders and Discoverers
- Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1774.
- James Prinsep successfully deciphered the Brahmi script.
Inscriptions
- The Mandasore inscription is an example of a commercial inscription.
- The Allahabad pillar inscription contains the eulogy of King Samudragupta. Harishena composed this eulogy.
- The Hathigunpha inscription contains the eulogy of King Kharvela.
- The Brahmi script was predominantly used in inscriptions of King Ashoka.
- King Ashoka initiated the tradition of engraving inscriptions on rock surfaces.
- The Kharoshthi script was prevalent in Northwest India during Ashoka's reign.
Coins
- Punch-marked coins are considered some of the earliest coins of ancient India.
- Coins of the Kushana king Vim Kadphises depict Lord Shiva with his trident.
- Vedic Aryans used cows as a medium of exchange.
- Coins of King Kumargupta predominantly featured Kartikeya.
- A significant hoard of Satavahana coins was found in Jogalthembi, Nashik, Maharashtra.
Literature and Texts
- The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas.
- Valmiki authored the Ramayana.
- Vyasa wrote the Mahabharata.
- Ayurveda is considered an Upaveda of the Rigveda.
- Banabhatta wrote the Harshacharita.
- The Vishnu Purana is a reliable source for the history of the Maurya dynasty.
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Explore the fascinating realm of ancient Indian inscriptions and coins through this quiz. From the contributions of Sir William Jones to the eulogies of kings like Samudragupta and Kharvela, discover the significance of these historical artifacts. Test your knowledge on the key figures, scripts, and coinage that shaped India’s past.
