Gupta Period


  1. Where was the capital of Sasanka?









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    Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.

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    Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.


  1. Who sent Heiun-Tsang as an envoy to Harsha's court?









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    Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.

    Correct Option: A

    Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.



  1. The Rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of the









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    The Rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of the Pallava kings. Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which was a well-established sea port during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram.

    Correct Option: C

    The Rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of the Pallava kings. Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which was a well-established sea port during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram.


  1. Which of the the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration?









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    Chalukya dynasties were frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration. During this period, the society became increasingly sophisticated. The status of women was varied. Some royal women were involved in administrative matters as shown in contemporary records describing Queen Umadevi's administration of Halebidu in the absence of Veera Ballala II during his long military campaigns in northern territories.

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    Chalukya dynasties were frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration. During this period, the society became increasingly sophisticated. The status of women was varied. Some royal women were involved in administrative matters as shown in contemporary records describing Queen Umadevi's administration of Halebidu in the absence of Veera Ballala II during his long military campaigns in northern territories.



  1. In which court was a Chinese embassy sent by T'ang emperor?









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    In Harshavardhana court, a Chinese embassy was sent by T'ang emperor. the T'ang dynasty was formed in 618 due to the failed exhibitions to Korea by the Sui, which had led to conflicts in the north of China. The T'ang's founder, Li Yuan was a rebel from an aristocratic family (traced from the Han) that was influential under the Northern Zhou. The T'ang took some time to establish, in part due to a rebellion in 617 that took several years to succeed with the help of the Turks.

    Correct Option: C

    In Harshavardhana court, a Chinese embassy was sent by T'ang emperor. the T'ang dynasty was formed in 618 due to the failed exhibitions to Korea by the Sui, which had led to conflicts in the north of China. The T'ang's founder, Li Yuan was a rebel from an aristocratic family (traced from the Han) that was influential under the Northern Zhou. The T'ang took some time to establish, in part due to a rebellion in 617 that took several years to succeed with the help of the Turks.