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Ancient History Test 51
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    The “Siddhimatrika” script was one of the forms of writing Sanskrit in ancient India. This script, which made Sanskrit works known in China and Japan was developed during the times of ___:

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    During the times of Harsha, an script called Siddhimatrika was developed which is sometimes called Harsha Script. Please note that Siddhimatrika was the form of writing in which Sanskrit works became known in China and Japan.

     

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    The harappans used intaglio seals, made mostly of carved and fired steatite :

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    The seals of the ancient Harappan’s were probably used in much the same way they are today, to sign letters or for commercial transactions. The Harappan seals were used for marking goods and bales of merchandise. (Hence Option d. is correct)

     

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    Establishment of Svetambara as a separate sect within Jainism was resulted at ____?

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    It was the outcome of Jain monks council meeting held in the year of 453 or 466 CE

     

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    The ancient Indian text Panchasiddhantika deals with the 5 principles of which among the following?

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    Varahamihira wrote Panchasiddhantika(Five schools of Astronomy) in which he focused on three different branches of astronomy as studied during the period and they were; astronomy and mathematics, astrology

     

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    Who among the following started the practice of military governships in India , by leaving the military governors called “Strategos” in India?

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    Alaxander is said to have left the Strategos as military governors in the area which he won and ruled.

     

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    Under which of the following trees, Buddha got enlightment?

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    Ficus religiosa and it is the botanical name of peepal. Ficus benghalensis is Indian Banyan Tree, Ficus microcarpa is Chinese Fig, Ficus elastica is Indian Rubber Plant.

     

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    Who among the following was not among the 9 gems (Navratna) of the Vikramaditya’s court ?

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    9 gems of Vikrama ditya : Dhanwanthari, Kshapanaka, Amarasimha, Shankhu, Khatakarpara, Kalidasa, Vetalbhatt, Vararuchi, and Varahamihira

     

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    Which Jain Tirthankar is considered as female by Shwetambar sect of the Jainism?

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    Name of Tirthankar Mallinath

     

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    How the hero of Malvikagnimitra of Kalidasa was related to Pushyamitra Sunga?

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    Agnimitra was son of Pushyamitra sunga

     

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    Which among the following is not a Jain Text ?

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    Manjushri Moolkalpa is a Buddhist Text

     

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