Ancient Indian History MCQs

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A lot of talismans made of bronze and copper have been found which indicate that People of Harappa believe in witchcrafts and dead souls

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In the Satvahana Dynasty, the judges and judicial officers were known as “Rajukas”. The Satvahana Empire, also known as the Andhra Empire, was an Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. During its rule, law and order were maintained by appointing officers known as Rajukas, who performed various judicial functions including that of a judge.

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Kausambi was the capital of the ancient Vatsa Mahajanapada, an important political and cultural center during the sixth and fifth centuries BC. Vatsa or Vamsa was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas (large states) situated in Northern Ancient India, which was recognized for its significant contributions to the development of Buddhism and Jainism. This region attracted scholars and spiritual practitioners from far and wide, contributing immensely to the rich cultural tapestry of ancient India.

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In Vedic era Akhyani is the goddess of Forests. Some other major deities of the Vedic tradition include Indra, Surya, Agni, Ushas, Vayu, Varuna, Vishnu, Mitra, Aditi, Yama, Soma, Sarasvati, Prithvi, and Rudra.

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During the reign of Rajendra Chola I, a naval expedition was sent against the Shailendera rulers of Shri Vijaya empire and defeated him.

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Samudragupta calls himself Lichchavi- dauhitra the son of the daughter of the Lichchavis. The Licchavis were a clan amongst the Vajji Mahajanapada of ancient India.

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The important non-Harappan chalcolithic cultures are

1. Banas culture (2600BC–1900 BC) in south-east Rajasthan, with Ahar near Udaipur and Gilund as its key-sites
2. Kayatha culture (2100BC–2000 BC) with Kayatha in Chambal as its chief site in Madhya Pradesh;
3. Malwa Culture (1700BC–1400BC) with Navdatoli in Western Madhya Pradesh as an important site
4. Jorwe culture (1400BC– 700BC) with Inamgaon and Chandoli near Pune in Maharashtra as its chief centres

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The ‘H’ cemetery is located inside the citadel area of Harappa. The citadel was a walled part in the west of the site that housed the most important buildings. Other areas located outside the citadel in Harappa include granaries which stored grains, barracks for soldiers, and working floors for artisans. Recent excavations have revealed a cemetery on the citadel mound marked with burials in an ‘H’ pattern, hence named the ‘H’ cemetery.

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Extending around 300 hectares at its peak, Mohenjo-daro located near the banks of the Indus river in Larkana district, Sindh, stands out as one of the largest and most complex Harappan city demonstrating advanced town planning, architecture and infrastructure. It remained an important settlement for over 700 years as a regional capital.

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The Atharva Veda which is a collection of magic spells and charms to ward off the evil spirits and diseases is the last Veda and is considered a non-Aryan work. It is divided into 20 kandas or books which contain 711 hymns.