29 Questions
What is the iron pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi made of?
Iron
How tall is the iron pillar?
7.2m
Why do we know the approximate age of the iron pillar?
An ancient inscription on the pillar
Which civilization was known for their knowledge of copper metallurgy?
Harappans
What materials did the Harappans mix to manufacture bronze?
Copper and Tin
India's successors to the Harappans belonged to which age in terms of metallurgy?
Iron Age
What does the Latin word 'circa' mean in relation to dates?
Approximate
Why are approximate dates used in the book?
To give a general idea of when events took place
What does the letter 'c.' signify before a date in the text?
Circa
Why is the year 2000 used as a starting point for dates in the book?
As a reference point for approximate dating
How are dates represented with 'c.' different from other books?
They are approximate
When did farming and herding at Mehrgarh begin?
3000 BCE
During which period were Mahajanapadas and cities developed in the Ganga valley?
500 CE
When did Alexander invade the northwest region?
200 BCE
During which century did Xuan Zang come to India?
3rd century BCE
When was the Gupta empire established?
400 CE
Who ruled between 606–647 CE?
Harshavardhana
What materials were used to create the vivid colors in the paintings at Ajanta caves?
Plants and minerals
What is the story of the Silappadikaram epic about?
A merchant named Kovalan and his wife Kannagi
Who composed the famous Tamil epic, Silappadikaram, around 1800 years ago?
Ilango
Why were most of the paintings at Ajanta caves done in the light of torches?
To create the vivid colors
Which type of buildings are mentioned in the text as places where several caves were hollowed out of hills over centuries?
Monasteries for Buddhist monks
Who lived in Puhar and fell in love with a courtesan named Madhavi, according to the text?
Kovalan
Who were the main parties involved in the war in the Mahabharata?
Pandavas and Kauravas
When was the Mahabharata written down in its current form?
1500 years ago
Who is credited as the compiler of both the Puranas and the Mahabharata?
Vyasa
Which epic includes the Bhagavad Gita?
Mahabharata
Who is recognized as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana?
Valmiki
In what city did Rama return after winning the battle to rescue Sita?
Ayodhya
Learn about the epic war fought between the Kauravas and Pandavas in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. Discover the story behind the battle for the throne of the Kurus and the city of Hastinapura, as well as the role of Vyasa in compiling the epic. Dive into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita within this epic tale.
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