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Who founded the Karnata dynasty in Mithila?
Who founded the Karnata dynasty in Mithila?
What was the capital of the Karnata dynasty?
What was the capital of the Karnata dynasty?
Which ruler had a significant confrontation with Rajendra Chola I?
Which ruler had a significant confrontation with Rajendra Chola I?
What type of religious support did the Pala kings provide?
What type of religious support did the Pala kings provide?
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What role did Mahipala I play in the Pala dynasty?
What role did Mahipala I play in the Pala dynasty?
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What was a significant cultural contribution of Mahipala I?
What was a significant cultural contribution of Mahipala I?
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Which inscriptions provide evidence of Devapala's conquests?
Which inscriptions provide evidence of Devapala's conquests?
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What dynasty did the Karnata kings originally belong to?
What dynasty did the Karnata kings originally belong to?
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What title is Asoka often associated with after embracing Buddhism?
What title is Asoka often associated with after embracing Buddhism?
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Which of the following was NOT one of the elements of Chanakya's Saptanga Theory?
Which of the following was NOT one of the elements of Chanakya's Saptanga Theory?
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Who presided over the third Buddhist Council convened by Asoka?
Who presided over the third Buddhist Council convened by Asoka?
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What was one major consequence of the Kalinga War for Asoka's governance?
What was one major consequence of the Kalinga War for Asoka's governance?
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Which of the following officials was responsible for land measurement in the Mauryan administration?
Which of the following officials was responsible for land measurement in the Mauryan administration?
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In the Mauryan administration, what was one of the two types of courts established?
In the Mauryan administration, what was one of the two types of courts established?
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Which region did Asoka's Buddhist ideals notably spread to?
Which region did Asoka's Buddhist ideals notably spread to?
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What was the term used for the officials in charge of villages during the Mauryan Empire?
What was the term used for the officials in charge of villages during the Mauryan Empire?
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Which kingdom was known to have its capital at Janakpur?
Which kingdom was known to have its capital at Janakpur?
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Which clan's capital was located in Vaishali?
Which clan's capital was located in Vaishali?
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What marked the significant emergence of Buddhism?
What marked the significant emergence of Buddhism?
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Who was the first king associated with the Anga kingdom?
Who was the first king associated with the Anga kingdom?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Vajji kingdom?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Vajji kingdom?
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What was the significance of the name 'Dharmachakra Pravartana'?
What was the significance of the name 'Dharmachakra Pravartana'?
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Which river marks the western boundary of the Magadha kingdom's territory?
Which river marks the western boundary of the Magadha kingdom's territory?
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What led to the merging of Anga into Magadha?
What led to the merging of Anga into Magadha?
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Study Notes
Pala Dynasty
- Devapala conquered Utkalas and Pragjyotisha (Assam), as per copper plate inscriptions.
- Devapala's inscriptions found in Ghorawan, Hilsa, Nalanda, and Munger.
- Balaputradeva, a Suvarnabhumi ruler, established a monastery at Nalanda.
- Pala Kings patronized Hinduism, donating to temple construction and educational institutions (gurukuls).
- Pala kings maintained trade links with South East Asia and China.
Mahipala I
- Became king in 988 AD.
- Considered the second founder of the Pala dynasty.
- Bihar and Bengal were invaded by Rajendra Chola I during his reign.
- Fought Rajendra Chola in 1023 AD and was defeated.
- Died in 1023 AD.
Karnata Dynasty
- Ruled Mithila from the 11th to 13th centuries.
- Branch of the Chalukya dynasty, originating from the Deccan Plateau.
- Invited to Mithila by Mahipala II to combat the Sena dynasty.
- Nanyadeva (1097-1135 CE) founded the dynasty, defeating the Senas.
- Patron of music, wrote a treatise on ragas.
- Simraon (Champaran) and later Kamladityya Sthan (Kamlathan, now Andhrathadi in Madhubani district) were capitals.
- Other rulers included Ganga Singh Deva, Narsingh Dev, and Harisimhadeva.
Anga, Vajji and Videha
- Anga, mentioned as the 16th Mahajanapada in Anguttara Nikaya and Jain literature, was ruled by Titikshu.
- Bimbisara merged Anga into Magadha.
- Vajji comprised eight confederated clans, including Vaishali, Videhas, and Jnatrikas.
- Capital of Vajji was Vaishali, spanning parts of modern Champaran, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, and Darbhanga districts.
- Hindu Goddess Sita was a Videha princess, daughter of Raja Janaka of Janakpur (now part of Nepal).
- Mahavira Jain, a Jnatrika, was part of this region.
Magadha
- Mentioned in Atharvaveda.
- Strong republic during Buddha's time, later becoming a kingdom.
- Extended from the Ganges in the north to the Vindhyas in the south and from the Champa in the east to the Sone River in the West.
- Girivraja or Rajgir was the early capital, later replaced by Patliputra.
- Brihadratha founded the Brihadratha dynasty.
- Origin of two prominent empires: Mauryan and Gupta.
Religion in Ancient Bihar
- Buddhism and Jainism emerged and flourished.
- Asoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga war, influenced by Upagupta.
- Asoka was also referred to as Dhammasoka, Devanampriya, and Priyadarshee.
- Asoka convened the third Buddhist Council in 250 BC at Patliputra.
- Asoka's edicts and Arthashastra are primary sources for Mauryan records.
- Asoka built 84,000 stupas and many stone pillars/inscriptions, some of which, in Bihar,include Lauriya Areraj, Lauriya Nandangarh and Rampurwa.
- The Mauryan empire declined after Asoka's death.
Mauryan Administration
- Empire divided into four provinces, each ruled by a Governor.
- Chanakya's Saptanga Theory divided the kingdom into seven elements: King, Ministers, People, Fort, Treasury, Army & Allies.
- 18 Tirthas (Mahamatyas-ministers, priests, commanders, crown prince) were appointed, paid in silver coins
- Military organization under a Senapati (Commander-in-chief).
- Dharmasthiyas (Civil) and Kantaka Shodhana (Criminal) courts
- Rajjukas (land measurement & boundary fixing) and Gopas (village officers) were crucial.
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Explore the significant events and rulers of the Pala Dynasty alongside the Karnata Dynasty's influence in Mithila. Learn about key figures like Devapala and Mahipala I, as well as contributions to temple construction and education. This quiz encapsulates the rich history and cultural impacts of these dynasties in ancient India.
