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Who was the author of the book 'Indica'?

  • Panchatantra
  • Aryabhata
  • Kautilya
  • Megasthenes (correct)
  • Which class was NOT mentioned in the division of Maurya society according to 'Indica'?

  • Merchants (correct)
  • Artisans
  • Soldiers
  • Herdsmen
  • Who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism?

  • Upagupta (correct)
  • Brahma Gupta
  • Chanakya
  • Vishnu Gupta
  • Where did Chandragupta Maurya spend his last days?

    <p>Shravanabelagola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty was known for granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks?

    <p>Satavahanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Upagupta's relationship to Ashoka?

    <p>His spiritual teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence did Upagupta primarily have on Ashoka?

    <p>Religious teachings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following classes was specifically listed in the Maurya societal division?

    <p>Overlookers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gupta ruler's court was renowned for the scholars known as ‘Navratnas’?

    <p>Chandragupta II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who served as the court poet for Kumargupta?

    <p>Vatsabhatti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gupta king is often celebrated as ‘the hero of hundred battles’?

    <p>Samudragupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gupta king was described with the title Kaviraj?

    <p>Samudragupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the guild organization mentioned in the Mandsor inscription of Kumaragupta?

    <p>Tantuvaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to take on the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja’?

    <p>Chandragupta I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foreign traveler provided insight into the Indian educational system during the Gupta period?

    <p>Fa-hien</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gupta ruler is often associated with the development of arts and culture during his reign?

    <p>Chandragupta II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who completed the novel substantially composed by Bāṇabhaṭṭa?

    <p>Bhushanabhatta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Mauryan administration?

    <p>Centralized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Harshavardhana organize his religious assembly?

    <p>Prayag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the greatest development in the Kushana period?

    <p>Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Harsha's charitable activities during his assemblies characterized by?

    <p>Donation of state treasury surplus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works mentions the division of the Mauryan Society into seven classes?

    <p>Kautilya’s Arthshastra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler did not see the completion of their literary work?

    <p>Bāṇabhaṭṭa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable feature of Kushan influences shown in their art?

    <p>Greco-Buddhist art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work is not associated with the Gupta period?

    <p>Mrichhakatikam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda University in 1202 AD?

    <p>Bakhtiyar Khalji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese traveller visited the kingdoms of Harsavardhana and Kumar Bhaskar Varma?

    <p>Hiuen Tsang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gupta ruler is credited with repairing Sudarsana Lake for the second time?

    <p>Skanda Gupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the last known ruler of the imperial Gupta family?

    <p>Vishnugupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is a celebrated Sanskrit drama among the Hindu plays?

    <p>Mrichhakatikam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler's actions are often viewed negatively due to his destruction of educational institutions?

    <p>Bakhtiyar Khalji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant historical figure is associated with the Gupta Empire's last phase?

    <p>Vishnugupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the Mauryan Empire?

    <p>Division of the empire after Ashoka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metal did the Satvahanas primarily use to mint their coins?

    <p>Lead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coin was most commonly used during the Mauryan period?

    <p>Karashopana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the ruler of Kanchi during Samudragupta's reign?

    <p>Vishnugopa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate cause of the decline of the Mauryan Empire after Ashoka's death?

    <p>Successive weak kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alloy was used by the Satvahanas in minting coins?

    <p>Silver and copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the partition of the Mauryan Empire?

    <p>Death of Ashoka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the last king of the Mauryan Dynasty?

    <p>He was assassinated by his general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bāṇabhaṭṭa and Bhushanabhatta

    • Bāṇabhaṭṭa composed a novel in the first half of the 7th century CE.
    • His son, Bhushanabhatta, completed the work following his father's plan.

    Mauryan Administration

    • The Mauryan administration was centralized.
    • Influential rulers included Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara Maurya, and Ashoka, who maintained a strong and effective bureaucratic system.

    Harshavardhana's Religious Assemblies

    • Harshavardhana organized religious assemblies every five years in Prayag (Allahabad), holding six assemblies during his reign.
    • At these gatherings, Harsha donated the remaining treasury funds to charity, sometimes including his personal belongings.

    Kushana Period Developments

    • The Kushana period saw significant advancements in art, particularly Greco-Buddhist art from Gandhara.

    Societal Structure in Maurya

    • Megasthenes' "Indica" detailed Mauryan society's division into seven classes, including Brahmins, farmers, and soldiers.

    Influence on Ashoka

    • Ashoka was influenced by a Buddhist monk named Upagupta, who is highlighted in the Sanskrit text "Ashokavadana."

    Chandragupta Maurya's Final Days

    • Chandragupta Maurya accepted Jainism and spent his last days at Shravanabelagola.

    Tax-Free Villages Practice

    • The Satavahana dynasty began the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks, leading to independent zones within their kingdom.

    Decline of the Mauryan Empire

    • The decline was accelerated after Ashoka’s death due to weak successors and the partition of the empire; Ashoka's pacifist policies were not a direct cause of decline.

    Currency Minting by Satavahanas

    • Satavahanas primarily minted coins in lead, along with an alloy known as potin.

    Common Coinage in Mauryan Period

    • Karashopana was the most widely used coin during the Mauryan era.

    Gupta Dynasty Figures

    • Vishnugopa ruled Kanchi during Samudragupta's time; he was restored to power after being defeated.
    • "Mrichhakatikam" did not belong to the Gupta period; it's notable for its Western appeal.
    • Bakhtiyar Khalji destroyed Nalanda University in 1202 AD.

    Chinese Travellers and Gupta Rulers

    • Hiuen Tsang visited the kingdoms of Harshavardhana and Kumar Bhaskar Varma.

    Gupta Achievements

    • Skanda Gupta repaired the Sudarsana Lake for the second time.
    • Vishnugupta was recognized as the last ruler of the imperial Gupta family (reigned 540-550 CE).
    • Chandragupta II’s court was known for the "Navratnas" or nine gems, the group of notable scholars.
    • Vatsabhatti served as the court poet for Kumaragupta, providing historical insights through inscriptions.
    • Samudragupta was celebrated as the "hero of hundred battles" and was referred to as Kaviraj.
    • The guild organization, known as Tantuvaya, was detailed in the Mandsore inscription from Kumaragupta.
    • Chandragupta I was the first Gupta ruler to adopt the title "Maharajadhiraja."

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