Ancient history miscellaneous


  1. The first to invade India were the









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    A majority of historians believe that the Aryans were the first to invade India in the later stages of the Indus Valley Civilization around 1700 B.C. The Aryans came to India in bands and over several centuries in the 2nd millennium B.C. Historians are divided on the issue of their original homeland.

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    A majority of historians believe that the Aryans were the first to invade India in the later stages of the Indus Valley Civilization around 1700 B.C. The Aryans came to India in bands and over several centuries in the 2nd millennium B.C. Historians are divided on the issue of their original homeland.


  1. Who built the famous Vaikunta Perumal temple at Kanchipuram ?









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    Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram is believed to have been built by the Pallava king Nandivarman II, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagara kings. It is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.

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    Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram is believed to have been built by the Pallava king Nandivarman II, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagara kings. It is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.



  1. The word ‘Buddha’ means









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    The word Buddha means "awakened one" or "the enlightened one". "Buddha" is also used as a title for the first awakened being in an era. Gautam Buddha was born as Siddhartha in a royal family; he began to be called the Buddha after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Gaya.

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    The word Buddha means "awakened one" or "the enlightened one". "Buddha" is also used as a title for the first awakened being in an era. Gautam Buddha was born as Siddhartha in a royal family; he began to be called the Buddha after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Gaya.


  1. Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas ?









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    Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas, and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.

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    Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas, and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.



  1. The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in









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    The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and
    Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.

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    The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and
    Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.