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Pushyamitra Shunga originally held which position? – Commander-in-Chief (Senapati)The Shunga dynasty made which city their second capital? – VidishaThe Sanskrit grammarian Patanjali was a contemporary of which ruler? – Pushyamitra ShungaWho is the hero of Kalidasa’s play Malavikagnimitram? – AgnimitraThe Heliodorus pillar at Vidisha was dedicated to which Hindu deity? – Vasudeva (Vishnu)Heliodorus was an ambassador sent by which Indo-Greek king? – AntialcidasThe Shunga dynasty was overthrown by Vasudeva to establish which dynasty? – Kanva DynastyThe Hathigumpha Inscription is the primary source of information for which ruler? – KharavelaKing Kharavela of Kalinga belonged to which dynasty? – Chedi (Cheti) DynastyThe Hathigumpha Inscription reveals that King Kharavela was a patron of: – JainismWho were the first foreign invaders to establish rule in northwestern India after the Mauryas? – The Bactrian Greeks (Indo-Greeks)Who is considered the most famous Indo-Greek ruler in India? – Menander (Milinda)Milinda Panho is a dialogue between King Menander and which monk? – NagasenaWhich dynasty was the first to issue gold coins in India? – Indo-GreeksThe Indo-Greeks introduced Hellenistic art which culminated in the development of the: – Gandhara School of ArtThe Vikrama Era (58 BCE) was founded to commemorate victory over the: – ShakasThe most famous Shaka ruler known for repairing Sudarshana Lake was: – Rudradaman IThe Junagadh Rock Inscription is the first major inscription written entirely in: – Chaste SanskritThe Parthian power in India is best known through the reign of which king? – GondopharesThe Kushanas originally belonged to the Yueh-chi tribe which migrated from: – Central Asia (Chinese frontier)The Kushana dynasty was founded by: – Kujula Kadphises (Kadphises I)Who was the first Kushana ruler to issue gold coins on a large scale? – Wima KadphisesKing Kanishka made which city his primary capital? – Purushapura (modern Peshawar)The Shaka Era begins in the year: – 78 CEKanishka was a great patron of which religion? – Mahayana BuddhismThe Fourth Buddhist Council was convened at: – Kundalavana (Kashmir)Who served as the President of the Fourth Buddhist Council? – VasumitraWho was the Vice-President of the Fourth Buddhist Council? – AsvaghosaThe renowned physician who adorned the court of Kanishka was: – CharakaWhich philosopher in Kanishka’s court is often called the “Einstein of India”? – NagarjunaThe famous headless statue of Kanishka was discovered near: – MathuraThe Kushanas controlled a significant portion of the trade route called the: – Silk RouteThe Mathura School of Art primarily used which material? – Spotted red sandstoneIn the Deccan, the political vacuum was filled by the: – SatavahanasThe founder of the Satavahana dynasty was: – SimukaWhat was the capital of the Satavahana empire? – Pratishthana (Paithan)The achievements of Gautamiputra Satakarni are detailed in an inscription at: – NasikWhich metal was predominantly used by the Satavahanas for issuing coins? – LeadThe Satavahanas were the first dynasty to start the practice of: – Granting tax-free land to Brahmanas and Buddhist monksThe official language used in Satavahana inscriptions was: – PrakritKing Hala is famous for compiling an anthology of poems known as: – Gatha SaptashatiThe prominent port city on the eastern coast serving as a Buddhist center was: – Amaravati (Dhanyakataka)The Nanaghat Inscription was issued by the queen of which ruler? – Satakarni I (Queen Naganika)Who was the last great ruler of the Satavahana dynasty? – Yajna Sri SatakarniIn Satavahana society, descent traced through the mother is a practice known as: – MatronymicsWhich school of art flourished under the patronage of the Satavahanas? – Amaravati SchoolThe Amaravati School uniquely favored which material? – White MarbleAdministrative divisions under the Satavahanas were referred to as: – AharasWhich major rock-cut chaitya hall was heavily patronized by the Satavahanas? – KarleAccording to the Puranas, the Satavahanas were identified by which name? – Andhras
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Political Fragmentation: The decline of the Mauryan Empire led to the rise of regional indigenous powers and incursions by foreign groups in the northwest.Indigenous Dynasties (North): The Shungas (founded by Senapati Pushyamitra Shunga) revived Brahmanism and shifted focus to Vidisha. They were overthrown by the Kanvas.Chedi Dynasty: Rose to prominence under King Kharavela in Kalinga. He was a devout patron of Jainism, known primarily from the Hathigumpha Inscription.Satavahana Empire (Deccan): Founded by Simuka. Prominent rulers included Gautamiputra Satakarni. Known for matronymics, lead coins, and the earliest land grants to Brahmanas. Patronized Amaravati Art.Indo-Greeks & Shakas: Indo-Greeks (Bactrians) were the first to issue gold coins and introduced Hellenistic/Gandhara art. The Shakas introduced the Vikrama Era (58 BCE) and King Rudradaman I left the famous Sanskrit Junagadh Inscription.Kushana Empire: Founded by Kujula Kadphises. Their greatest king, Kanishka, established the Shaka Era (78 CE), patronized the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir, and deeply influenced the Silk Route trade.Schools of Art: The period saw the brilliant evolution of three distinct art schools: Gandhara (Greco-Buddhist, bluish-grey schist), Mathura (Indigenous, spotted red sandstone), and Amaravati (Buddhist, white marble).
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