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Harsha's reign is known for its cultural development and patronage of art. Which of the following art forms flourished during this period?- a)Literature
- b)Sculpture
- c)Painting
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Harsha's reign is known for its cultural development and patronage of art. Which of the following art forms flourished during this period?
a)
Literature
b)
Sculpture
c)
Painting
d)
All of the above
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Aditi Aditi answered |
Yes, all the areas of literature, sculpture, and painting flourished during this period
Which famous Chinese traveler visited the court of Harsha?
- a)Ibn Battuta
- b)Marco Polo
- c)Hiuen Tsang or Xuanzang
- d)Xuanzang
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which famous Chinese traveler visited the court of Harsha?
a)
Ibn Battuta
b)
Marco Polo
c)
Hiuen Tsang or Xuanzang
d)
Xuanzang
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Keshav answered |
Hiuen Tsang or Xuanzang was a chinese buddhist monk who travelled over land from China to India during the reign of King Harsha Vardhan to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the Vardhana Dynasty?- a)Weak successors
- b)Invasions by the Hunas
- c)Internal conflicts
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the Vardhana Dynasty?
a)
Weak successors
b)
Invasions by the Hunas
c)
Internal conflicts
d)
All of the above
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
The decline of the Vardhana Dynasty can be attributed to various factors, including weak successors who lacked the leadership qualities of Harsha, invasions by the Hunas, and internal conflicts among regional powers. These factors collectively led to the disintegration of the empire.
The capital city of the Vardhana Dynasty was:- a)Pataliputra
- b)Kannauj
- c)Ayodhya
- d)Ujjain
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The capital city of the Vardhana Dynasty was:
a)
Pataliputra
b)
Kannauj
c)
Ayodhya
d)
Ujjain
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Paradigm Institute answered |
The capital city of the Vardhana Dynasty was Kannauj. It served as the political and cultural center of the empire.
The most significant military success of Harsha was the annexation of:- a)Magadha
- b)Kashmir
- c)Bengal
- d)Punjab
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The most significant military success of Harsha was the annexation of:
a)
Magadha
b)
Kashmir
c)
Bengal
d)
Punjab
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
Harsha's most significant military success was the annexation of Magadha, which added to the territorial expansion of his empire.
Which of the following religious assemblies was organized by Harsha?- a)Nalanda Mahavihara
- b)Rajagriha Mahasabha
- c)Prayag Mahasabha
- d)Kumbha Mela
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following religious assemblies was organized by Harsha?
a)
Nalanda Mahavihara
b)
Rajagriha Mahasabha
c)
Prayag Mahasabha
d)
Kumbha Mela
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
Harsha organized the Prayag Mahasabha, a religious assembly held at Prayag (modern-day Allahabad). It attracted scholars, philosophers, and religious leaders from different parts of India.
Which of the following texts provides detailed information about the Vardhana Dynasty?- a)Arthashastra
- b)Rajatarangini
- c)Harshacharita
- d)Matsya Purana
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following texts provides detailed information about the Vardhana Dynasty?
a)
Arthashastra
b)
Rajatarangini
c)
Harshacharita
d)
Matsya Purana
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
The primary text that provides detailed information about the Vardhana Dynasty is the Harshacharita. It is a biography of Harsha, written by the poet Banabhatta.
Which dynasty was a contemporary of the Vardhana Dynasty?- a)Pallava Dynasty
- b)Chalukya Dynasty
- c)Chola Dynasty
- d)Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which dynasty was a contemporary of the Vardhana Dynasty?
a)
Pallava Dynasty
b)
Chalukya Dynasty
c)
Chola Dynasty
d)
Rashtrakuta Dynasty
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KS Coaching Center answered |
The Chalukya Dynasty was a contemporary dynasty of the Vardhana Dynasty. Both dynasties coexisted during the same period in different regions of India.
Harsha was the ruler of which region in ancient India?- a)Magadha
- b)Kalinga
- c)Kannauj
- d)Pataliputra
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Harsha was the ruler of which region in ancient India?
a)
Magadha
b)
Kalinga
c)
Kannauj
d)
Pataliputra
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KS Coaching Center answered |
Harsha was the ruler of Kannauj, which was located in North India. Kannauj served as the political and administrative center of the Vardhana Dynasty.
Which one of the following Gupta kings had to face the first Huna invasion?- a)Skandagupta
- b)Kumaragupta I
- c)Buddhagupta
- d)Vishnugupta
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which one of the following Gupta kings had to face the first Huna invasion?
a)
Skandagupta
b)
Kumaragupta I
c)
Buddhagupta
d)
Vishnugupta
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Paradigm Institute answered |
The Gupta king who had to face the first Huna invasion was Kumaragupta I. His reign lasted for 40 years between CE 415 – 455 and was one of the last great emperors of the Gupta Dynasty. He was successful in defeating the Huns and performed the Ashvamedha to celebrate his victory.
During Harsha's reign, which religion was predominant in India?- a)Buddhism
- b)Jainism
- c)Hinduism
- d)Islam
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
During Harsha's reign, which religion was predominant in India?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Jainism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
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Paradigm Institute answered |
Hinduism was the predominant religion during Harsha's reign. Although Harsha himself was a patron of Buddhism, Hinduism remained the dominant faith among the majority of the population.
Which king of the Vardhana Dynasty is known for his support of Buddhism?- a)Prabhakaravardhana
- b)Harsha
- c)Rajyavardhana
- d)Yashovarman
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which king of the Vardhana Dynasty is known for his support of Buddhism?
a)
Prabhakaravardhana
b)
Harsha
c)
Rajyavardhana
d)
Yashovarman
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
Harsha, the ruler of the Vardhana Dynasty, is known for his support of Buddhism. He patronized Buddhist monasteries and promoted the spread of Buddhism.
The Vardhana Dynasty ruled over which kingdom in ancient India?- a)Magadha
- b)Gandhara
- c)Vakataka
- d)Kannauj
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Vardhana Dynasty ruled over which kingdom in ancient India?
a)
Magadha
b)
Gandhara
c)
Vakataka
d)
Kannauj
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Paradigm Institute answered |
The Vardhana Dynasty succeeded the Gupta Empire in India. It emerged as a major power in North India during the 6th century CE.
The famous Chinese traveler Xuanzang visited India during which century?- a)5th century
- b)6th century
- c)7th century
- d)8th century
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The famous Chinese traveler Xuanzang visited India during which century?
a)
5th century
b)
6th century
c)
7th century
d)
8th century
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Paradigm Institute answered |
Xuanzang visited India during the 7th century. His journey provided valuable information about the social, cultural, and political conditions of the time.
Who was the famous Chinese pilgrim who described the reign of Harsha in detail?- a)Xuanzang
- b)Fa-Hien
- c)I-Tsing
- d)Zheng He
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was the famous Chinese pilgrim who described the reign of Harsha in detail?
a)
Xuanzang
b)
Fa-Hien
c)
I-Tsing
d)
Zheng He
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KS Coaching Center answered |
Xuanzang, the famous Chinese pilgrim, described the reign of Harsha in detail in his travel accounts. His writings provide valuable insights into the political and cultural aspects of the Vardhana Dynasty.
Who among the following was not a part of Harsha's court?- a)Bana
- b)Ravikirti
- c)Kalidasa
- d)Dharmapala
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who among the following was not a part of Harsha's court?
a)
Bana
b)
Ravikirti
c)
Kalidasa
d)
Dharmapala
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Paradigm Institute answered |
Kalidasa, the renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright, was not a part of Harsha's court. However, Bana, Ravikirti, and Dharmapala were notable figures associated with Harsha's court.
The Vardhana Dynasty ruled over which part of India?- a)North India
- b)South India
- c)West India
- d)East India
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Vardhana Dynasty ruled over which part of India?
a)
North India
b)
South India
c)
West India
d)
East India
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KS Coaching Center answered |
The Vardhana Dynasty ruled over North India, with Kannauj as its capital. It had significant control and influence in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Who was the founder of the Vardhana Dynasty?- a)Harsha
- b)Chandragupta I
- c)Samudragupta
- d)Pushyabhuti
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was the founder of the Vardhana Dynasty?
a)
Harsha
b)
Chandragupta I
c)
Samudragupta
d)
Pushyabhuti
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KS Coaching Center answered |
The founder of the Vardhana Dynasty was Pushyabhuti. He established his rule in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.
Which ruler defeated Harsha and brought an end to the Vardhana Dynasty?- a)Pulakesin II
- b)Chandragupta II
- c)Vikramaditya II
- d)Yasovarman
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which ruler defeated Harsha and brought an end to the Vardhana Dynasty?
a)
Pulakesin II
b)
Chandragupta II
c)
Vikramaditya II
d)
Yasovarman
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Catalyst Learningacademy answered |
Pulakesin II, the Chalukya king, defeated Harsha in a military confrontation, leading to the decline of the Vardhana Dynasty. This marked the end of Harsha's empire.
Harsha's play, "Nagananda," is written in which language?- a)Sanskrit
- b)Pali
- c)Prakrit
- d)Tamil
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Harsha's play, "Nagananda," is written in which language?
a)
Sanskrit
b)
Pali
c)
Prakrit
d)
Tamil
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Paradigm Institute answered |
Harsha's play, "Nagananda," was written in Sanskrit. It is one of the earliest extant Sanskrit plays.
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