GENERAL FACTS
How many great powers (Mahajanpadas) existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC, during the life time of Lord Gautam Buddha?
16–
In six century B.C., about 16 Mahajanpadas, the Buddhist texts informs about
–Anguttara System
While Magadha was a powerful Mahajanapada, Vajji, with its capital at Vaishali (Bihar), was under a different form of government known as:
–Gana or Sangha
The metal coins were first appeared in
–The Mahajanpada Period
In the context of the people of Hind (Bharat), the word ‘Hindu’ was used for the first time by
–The Arabs/The Iranians
In India, the oldest discovered coins were of
–Silver
MAGADHA
The order of the dynasties who ruled Magadh
- Haryanka dynasty- Nanda dynasty- Maurya dynasty- Shang dynasty
The rising of the First Magadh Empire took place
–In sixth century B.C.
In ancient times, the area to the south of the Ganga was known as .............
–Magadha
Which was the first empire in ancient India to use elephants in its war on a large scale?
–Magadha
The first ruler of Magadha from the Haryanka dynasty was ............
–Bimbisara
Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of
–Bimbisara
The famous physician Jeevaka was appointed by the court of:
–Bimbisara
Jeevak, the famous medicine-man during the period of Gautam Buddha, was related to
–The court of Bimbisara
In Jain literature what nick-name was given to Bimbisara
–Shrenik
The ruler of Magadha, who assassinated his father to ascend the throne, himself met the same fate for the same reason, was
–Ajat Shatru
............ was the capital of Magadha before the 4th century BCE.
–Rajagriha
In the 4th century BCE, the capital of Magadha was shifted to ............
–Pataliputra
After Nanda dynasty, Magadha was ruled by
–The Mauryans
The extension of Magadha region to Malwa was done by
–Shishunag
During the attack by Menander, the ruler of Magadha was
–Pushyamitra Shung
OTHER MAHAJANPADAS
Which part of India was known by the name of Avantika
–Malwa
In ancient period, the name of Ujjain was
–Avantika
The legend of Udayan- Vasavadutta is related to
–Ujjain
In which of the following states are the Son Bhandar Caves located?
–Bihar
Which of the following is NOT one of the monarchical states that existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC in India?
–Vaishali
Recorded evidences shows that a canal was dug by the order of the king Nand.
–In Kalinga
Taxila was located
–Between the Indus river and the Jhelum river
According to the Mahabharata, the capital of northv Panchal was
–Ahichhatra
In sixth century, B.C., the beginning the most powerful city state in India was
–Kashi
Yaudheya was not an original
–Republic
Vaishali, the first republic in the world, was established by
–Licchavi
The name of Mahajanpada situated on the bank of the Godavari was
–Assak/Ashmak
The Capital of Magadh
–Giriraj (Raj Graham)
THE GREEK INVASION
When Alexander attacked India, which kingdom ruled there
–Nand Dynasty
The king, contemporary with Alexander the Great was
–Ghananand
When did Alexander the Great leave India?
–In 325 B.C.
In India, Alexander’s success was due to the following reasons
–At that period there was no central authority in India.
–His army was superior
–He received help from the traitorous kings
–He was a good administrator
Upto which river Alexander made his advancement in India?
–The Beas
In what year did Alexander the Great of Mecedonia attack India?
–326 B.C.
In 326 B.C., where did Alexander the Great die?
–In Babylone
On the facing banks of which river, did the armies of Alexander and Porus make their encampment?
–The Jhelum
Who was the teacher (Guru) of Alexander the Great?
–Aristotle
Alexander invaded India in ............
–326 BC
The Battle of ........... was fought in 326 BC by Alexander, the Great against King Porus.
–Hydaspes