Gupta Period
- Who among the following took strong steps to stop gambling in his state ?
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Kumargupta took strong steps to stop gambling in his state. As because of gambling, there were various crimes spread in society. For that he appointed some persons in different regions to give report of illegal acts.
Correct Option: C
Kumargupta took strong steps to stop gambling in his state. As because of gambling, there were various crimes spread in society. For that he appointed some persons in different regions to give report of illegal acts.
- The Turkish brought with them musical instruments
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The Turkish brought with them musical instruments Rabab and Sarangi. During this time, the music of North India bagan to acquire and adapt to the presence of Persian language, music, and musical instruments, such as the Setar, from which the Sitar got its name; the Kemancheh and Santur, which became popular in Kashmir; and the Rabab [alternately known as Rebab and Rubab], which preceded the Sarod. New instruments were introduced, including the Tabla and Sitar.
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The Turkish brought with them musical instruments Rabab and Sarangi. During this time, the music of North India bagan to acquire and adapt to the presence of Persian language, music, and musical instruments, such as the Setar, from which the Sitar got its name; the Kemancheh and Santur, which became popular in Kashmir; and the Rabab [alternately known as Rebab and Rubab], which preceded the Sarod. New instruments were introduced, including the Tabla and Sitar.
- Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini, continued the historical narration of Kalhana upto
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Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini continued the historical narration of kalhana up to sultan Zainul Abidin. Rajatarangini, which consists of 7,826 verses, is divided into eight books. Book I attempts to weave imaginary tales of Kashmir kings into epic legends. Gonanda was the first king and a contemporary and enemy of the Hindu deity Krishna.
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Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini continued the historical narration of kalhana up to sultan Zainul Abidin. Rajatarangini, which consists of 7,826 verses, is divided into eight books. Book I attempts to weave imaginary tales of Kashmir kings into epic legends. Gonanda was the first king and a contemporary and enemy of the Hindu deity Krishna.
- Who among the following is famous for his commentary on Manusmriti ?
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Medhatithi is famous for his commentary on Manusmriti. Medhatithi is one of the oldest and most famous commentators on the Manusmriti, more commonly known as the Laws of Manu. The Manusmriti text is a part of the Hindu Dharmasas tradition, which attempts to record the laws of Dharma.
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Medhatithi is famous for his commentary on Manusmriti. Medhatithi is one of the oldest and most famous commentators on the Manusmriti, more commonly known as the Laws of Manu. The Manusmriti text is a part of the Hindu Dharmasas tradition, which attempts to record the laws of Dharma.
- Harsha's military expansion in the Deccan was checked by
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Harsa's military exepansion in the Deccan was checked by Pulkesin II. When Pulkeshi II pushed forth up to the Narmada, he came face to face with Harshavardhana of Kanauj who already had the title Uttarpatheshvara (Lord of the north). In a decisive battle fought on the banks of the river Narmada, Harsha lost a major part of his elephant force and had to retreat. The Aihole inscription describes how the mighty Harsha lost his harsha (joy) when he suffered the ignominy of defeat.
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Harsa's military exepansion in the Deccan was checked by Pulkesin II. When Pulkeshi II pushed forth up to the Narmada, he came face to face with Harshavardhana of Kanauj who already had the title Uttarpatheshvara (Lord of the north). In a decisive battle fought on the banks of the river Narmada, Harsha lost a major part of his elephant force and had to retreat. The Aihole inscription describes how the mighty Harsha lost his harsha (joy) when he suffered the ignominy of defeat.