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Name the Mauryan provinces that declared independent states. Kalinga and Satavahanas
Which dynasty replaced the Mauryan empire? Sunga dynasty
Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty? Pushyamitra Sunga
Name the commander-in-chief under Mauryan empire and later founded Sunga dynasty. Pushyamitra Sunga
Who invaded Sunga dynasty from northwest India? Bactrian Greeks
Which Sunga dynasty king held two asvamedha sacrifices? Pushyamitra Sunga
Who renovated the Buddhist monuments at Bharhut and Sanchi? Pushyamitra Sunga.
Who was the son of Pushyamitra Sunga? Agnimitra
Name the last ruler of Sunga dynasty?Devabhuti
Who murdered Devabhuti? His minister Vasudeva Kanva
Who was the founder of Kanva dynasty which lasted for 45 years? Vasudeva Kanva.
Who promoted Vaishnavism and Sanskrit language? Sungas
Where did Satavahanas establish their rule? In Deccan
How long did Satavahanas dynasty lasted? 450 years
What is the other name of Satavahanas? Andhras
Name the inscriptions that throw light on the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni? Nasik and Nananghad
Who was the founder of Satavahana dynasty? Simuka
Who was the successor of Simuka of Satavahana dynasty? Krishna
Who was the third king of Satavahana dynasty? Sri Satakarni
Which Satavahana dynasty king conquered western Malwa and Berar? Sri Satakarni
Name the seventeenth king of the Satavahana dynasty? Hala
How many years did King Hala rule Satavahana dynasty? Five years
Who is the author of the book Gathasaptasati (Sattasai)? King Hala
How many verses are there in the book Gathasaptasati? 700
In which language did King Hala write the book Gathasaptasati (Sattasai)? Prakrit
Name the greatest ruler of the Satavahana dynasty? Gautamiputra Satakarni
How long did King Gautamiputra Satakarni ruled the Satavahana dynasty? 24 years from 106 to 130 A.D
Who is the mother of King Gautamiputra Satakarni? Gautami Balasri
Where can one find the achievements of King Gautamiputra Satakarni? Nasik inscription
Nasik inscription describes the achievements of which king? Gautamiputra Satakarni
Which ruler of the Satavahana dynasty defeated Nagapana, the ruler of Malwa? King Gautamiputra Satakarni
Who was the successor of Gautamiputra Satakarni of Satavahana dynasty? His son Vashishtaputra Pulamayi
Name the last great ruler of Satavahanas? Yajna Sri Satakarni
Name the silver coins used by the Satavahanas for trade. Karshapanas
Name the greatest port of the Satavahanas. Kalyani on the west Deccan
Which are the famous seaports on the east coast during the period of Satavahanas? Gandakasela and Ganjam
Who repaired the old Amaravathi stupa? Vashishtaputra Pulamayi
Name the out-standing Prakrit literature of Satavahana period? Hala’s Sattasai
Name the independent states from the Syrian empire in the middle of the third century. Bactria and Parthia
Name the Greek ruler of Bactria who conquered Afghanistan and Punjab? B.C. Demetrius
Name the commander of B.C. Demetrius who conquered the Sindh? Appolodotus
Name the commander of B.C. Demetrius who extended his rule up to Mathura? Menander
Who stopped Menander from capturing Pataliputra? Vasumitra
Name the grandson of Pushyamitra Sunga? Vasumitra
What is the other name of Menander? Milinda
What is the capital of King Menander? Sakala (Sialcot).
In which book the dialogues of Menander with Buddhist monk Nagasena was found? Milindapanho (Questions of Milinda).
Who erected the Garuda Pillar at Besnagar? Greek ambassador Heliodorus
Name the places conquered by the Sakas from the Greek rulers? Bactria and Parthia
What is the other name of the Sakas? the Scythians
What are the groups of Sakas? the Northern Satraps and the Western Satraps
Which Satraps ruled the Taxila? Northern Satraps
Which Satraps ruled the Maharashtra? Western Satraps
Who was the founder of the Saka rule in India in the first century B.C.? Maues
Who was the successor of Maues of the Saka rule? His son Azes I
Who was the founder of the Vikrama era? Azes I
Who defeated the Sakas rulers of Taxila? Parthians
Where was the original home of the Kushanas? Central Asia
To which tribe did the Kushanas belong to? Yuchi tribe
Who was the founder of the Kushana dynasty? Kujula Kadphises or Kadphises I
Name the son of Kadphises I? Wima Kadphises or Kadphises II
Which Kushana king conquered the whole of northwestern India as far as Mathura? Wima Kadphises or Kadphises II
Who issued gold coins with the title ‘Lord of the Whole World’? Wima Kadphises or Kadphises II
Who was the most important ruler of the Kushana dynasty? Kanishka
Who was the founder of the Saka era? Kanishka
When did Saka era begin? 78 A.D
Which king was defeated by the Chinese general Pancho during first expedition? Kanishka
Which king defeated Panyang, the son of Pancho in second expedition? Kanishka
Name the son of Chinese general Pancho. Panyang
What is the capital of Kanishka? Purushapura or Peshawar
Who convened the Fourth Buddhist Council? Kanishka
Where did the Fourth Buddhist Council held? Kundalavana monastery near Srinagar in Kashmir
Under whose presidentship, the Fourth Buddhist Council was conducted? Vasumitra
How many monks attended the Fourth Buddhist Council? About 500
In which council, the Mahayana doctrine was given final shape? Fourth Buddhist Council
Name the author of Buddhacharita? Asvagosha
Name the physician who was patronized by Kanishka. Charaka
Name the home of the Gandhara school of art. Territory in and around Peshawar
Who are the real patrons of Gandhara school of art? Sakas and Kushanas(mainly Kanishka)
During whose reign the Gandhara school of art originated? Indo-Greek rulers
Name the blend of Gandhara art--- Indian and Graeco-Roman elements
Where did Mathura School of Art located? Mathura in modern Uttar Pradesh
Who was the son of Kanishka? Huvishka
Who was the last important Kushana ruler? Vasudeva

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