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  Gupta Period (319 A.D - 540 A.D) Hanuman STUDIES In the 4th century A.D a new dynasty, the Guptas, arose in Magadha and established a large kingdom. Their rule lasted for more than 200 years. This period is referred to as the 'classical age' or 'golden age' of ancient India and was perhaps the most prosperous period of the Indian History. The Important rulers of Gupta period are Chandragupta I: (319 - 334 A.D) Samudragupta: (335 - 30 A.D) Chandragupta II 'Vikramaditya': (380 - 414 A.D) Kumargupta I: (415 - 455 A.D) Skandagupta: (455 - 467 A.D) Important points from all rulers: 1. Chandragupta I He started the Gupta Era in 319 - 20 A.D. He ruled from 319 A.D to 334 A.D. He was the first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajdhiraj. Chandragupta I was able to establish his authority over Magadha, Prayaga and Saketa. 2. Samudragupta He ruled from 335 A.D to 380 A.D. He was considered the greatest king of Gupta dynasty. Detailed record of his reign is pre...

Question 1: The following persons came to India at one time or another (1) Fa - Hien (2) I - Tsing (3) Megasthenese (4) Hieun - Tsang The correct chronological order of their visits is: A.  3,1,2,4 B.  3,2,1,4 C.  1,3,2,4 D.  1,3,4,2 Answer:  The correct answer for this question is option (A)  3. Megasthenese, 1. Fa - Hien, 2. I - Tsing, 4. Hieun -  Tsang Explanation:  Megasthenese visited during Mauryan period (4th Century B.C), Fa-Hian visited during Gupta period (5th century A.D), I-Tsing visited during the reign of Harshavardhan (th Century A.D) and Hieun -Tsang visited during Post Gupta period (7th Century A.D) Question 2:   Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion? A.  Nanda dynasty B.  Maurya dynasty C.  Sunga dynasty D.  Kanva dynasty Answer:  The correct answer for this question is option (A)  Nanda dynasty Explanation: ...

  Hanuman STUDIES Question 1:   The Concept of Anuvrata was advocated by which of the following? (A)  Hinayana Buddhism (B)  Mahayana Buddhism (C)  Jainism (D)  The Lokayukta School Answer:  The correct answer to this question is option  (C) Jainism Explanation: There are 5 principles of Jainism. They are 'Ahimsa', 'Asateya', 'Aparigraha', 'Satya' and 'Brahmacharya'. If these principles are followed by a monk, it is called Mahavrata  and if these principles are observed by any devotee,  then it is called Anuvrata . Question 2:   Which of the following is not a part of early Jain literature? (A)  Sutrakritanga (B)  Therigatha (C)  Acarangasutra (D)  Brihatkalpsutra Answer:  The correct answer to this question is option  (B) Therigatha Explanation: Therigatha is a part of Buddhist literature and was compiled by Buddhist nuns. It contains the poems on Lord Buddha. While the rest are the parts of Jain Liter...

Hanuman STUDIES   Question:   Ashoka was generally referred to by which name in his inscriptions? (A)  Chakravarti (B)  Dharmadeva (C)  Dharmakirti (D)  Priyadarshi Answer:   The answer to this question is option (D) Priyadarshi Explanation: Ashoka name was found with titles like Devanampriya and Priyadarshi at inscriptions in rock edicts. It was then cleared that the Devanampriya Priyadarshi was none other than Ashoka. it means 'beloved to the gods'. Maurya Period (Few important points): The literary sources from which we know about Ashoka are: Kautilya's ' Arthasastra ', Megasthenese's ' Indica ', Visakha Datta's ' Mudra Rakshasa ' and few Buddhist literatures like Jatakas , Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa . Chandragupta  (322 BC -  298 BC) discrowned the last Nanda ruler Dhananand  and occupied Patliputra in 322 BC with the help of Kautilya (Chanakya). Megasthenese was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya by Se...

Hanuman STUDIES   Question: Some hymns of the Vedas were composed by the Brahmavadini, who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas? (A)  Gargi (B)  Lopamudra (C)  Leelavati (D)  Savitri Answer: The answer to this question is option (B). Explanation:  In Hindu philosophy, Brahmavadini are those women who strive for the highest philosophical knowledge of Brahman. Brahmavadini was a woman who studied the Vedas after the Yajnopavitam Sanskara  (Sacred thread ceremony) and got married later or stayed as spinster in further pursuit of the Vedic knowledge. Some prominent Brahmavadinis were Lopamudra, Vishwawara, Sikta, Ghosa, Nivavari and Maitreyi. Lopamudra was the wife of sage Agastya. A hymn in the Rigveda is attributed to her. Vedic Literature (Few important points): There are four Veads - Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda.  The first three Vedas are jointly called Vedatrayi i.e.  trio of Veda...

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