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What is the correct order of importance for the titles raja, maharaj-adhiraja, maha-raja?
What is the correct order of importance for the titles raja, maharaj-adhiraja, maha-raja?
- raja, maha-raja, maharaj-adhiraja
- raja, maharaj-adhiraja, maha-raja
- maharaj-adhiraja, raja, maha-raja (correct)
- maha-raja, raja, maharaj-adhiraja
Who assumed the title of Vikramaditya for his great grandfather and grandfather?
Who assumed the title of Vikramaditya for his great grandfather and grandfather?
- Banabhatta
- Chandragupta II
- Samudragupta (correct)
- Harshavardhana
From which source do we primarily learn about Gupta rulers?
From which source do we primarily learn about Gupta rulers?
- Genealogies
- Inscriptions and coins (correct)
- Sanskrit texts
- Biographies
Who wrote the biography of Harshavardhana known as the Harshacharita?
Who wrote the biography of Harshavardhana known as the Harshacharita?
How did Harsha become king of Thanesar?
How did Harsha become king of Thanesar?
What did Samudragupta accomplish during his rule?
What did Samudragupta accomplish during his rule?
What does the play of words in the poem regarding Harsha's defeat suggest?
What does the play of words in the poem regarding Harsha's defeat suggest?
Why did Pulakeshin attack the Pallava king?
Why did Pulakeshin attack the Pallava king?
In the context of administration, what was a notable change made by kings during this period?
In the context of administration, what was a notable change made by kings during this period?
How did rulers win the support of powerful individuals during this period?
How did rulers win the support of powerful individuals during this period?
What ultimately happened to the Chalukyas and Pallavas in terms of rulership?
What ultimately happened to the Chalukyas and Pallavas in terms of rulership?
What role did land revenue play in the administration during this period?
What role did land revenue play in the administration during this period?
What gifts did the villagers bring for the king?
What gifts did the villagers bring for the king?
What did Banabhatta say about the army's impact?
What did Banabhatta say about the army's impact?
How did the elephants in Harshavardhana's army affect the villagers?
How did the elephants in Harshavardhana's army affect the villagers?
What kind of impact did the army have on the caravans of merchants?
What kind of impact did the army have on the caravans of merchants?
What famous quote did Banabhatta use to describe the army's impact?
What famous quote did Banabhatta use to describe the army's impact?
How did the villagers contribute to preparing for the army's visit?
How did the villagers contribute to preparing for the army's visit?
What did the police officer and the gatemen do after the fisherman received a reward from the king?
What did the police officer and the gatemen do after the fisherman received a reward from the king?
How were the untouchables treated by the high and mighty, as described by Fa Xian?
How were the untouchables treated by the high and mighty, as described by Fa Xian?
What did villagers have to provide when the king's army was on the move, according to Banabhatta?
What did villagers have to provide when the king's army was on the move, according to Banabhatta?
What did the king's army carry besides weapons, according to the text?
What did the king's army carry besides weapons, according to the text?
Why did untouchables strike a piece of wood when entering a town or market place?
Why did untouchables strike a piece of wood when entering a town or market place?
What is one significant difference between how a poor man was treated in the story and how they might be treated today?
What is one significant difference between how a poor man was treated in the story and how they might be treated today?
Where did Harshavardhana successfully conquer during his military campaign in the east?
Where did Harshavardhana successfully conquer during his military campaign in the east?
Which ruler belonging to the Chalukya dynasty stopped Harshavardhana from crossing the Narmada to march into the Deccan?
Which ruler belonging to the Chalukya dynasty stopped Harshavardhana from crossing the Narmada to march into the Deccan?
Which region was the kingdom of the Pallavas centered around during this period?
Which region was the kingdom of the Pallavas centered around during this period?
What was Aihole known for during this period?
What was Aihole known for during this period?
Which ruler of the Chalukya dynasty is best-known and is mentioned in a prashasti by his court poet Ravikirti?
Which ruler of the Chalukya dynasty is best-known and is mentioned in a prashasti by his court poet Ravikirti?
What does the prashasti composed by Ravikirti tell us about Pulakeshin II?
What does the prashasti composed by Ravikirti tell us about Pulakeshin II?
