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  1. In which inscription, is it mentioned that Pushyamitra had performed two horses sacrifices?








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    According to the Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva, Pushyamitra performed two horse sacrifices. The first one was probably during the time when Pushyamitra ascended the throne of Pataliputra, ousting the Maurya and the second sacrifice was due to his victory over the Bactrian Greeks and to proclaim his dominion.

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    According to the Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva, Pushyamitra performed two horse sacrifices. The first one was probably during the time when Pushyamitra ascended the throne of Pataliputra, ousting the Maurya and the second sacrifice was due to his victory over the Bactrian Greeks and to proclaim his dominion.

  1. Rulers of which of the following dynasties bore the title Devaputra?








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    Kushan dynasty achieved remarkable milestones in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. His decendants called him as Devaputra which means son of gods.

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    Kushan dynasty achieved remarkable milestones in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. His decendants called him as Devaputra which means son of gods.

  1. Who among the following was the first Satavahana king to introduce the ruler's head on coins?








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    Satavahana dynasty ruled from Pune in Maharastra to Coastal Andhra Pardesh in the 2nd century BC onwards. Satakarni I was the first Satavahana King to introduce the ruler's head on the coins. The coins issued by Satavahanas had bilingual legends. The name of the Kings was mentioned in Prakrit as well as some south Indian Language.

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    Satavahana dynasty ruled from Pune in Maharastra to Coastal Andhra Pardesh in the 2nd century BC onwards. Satakarni I was the first Satavahana King to introduce the ruler's head on the coins. The coins issued by Satavahanas had bilingual legends. The name of the Kings was mentioned in Prakrit as well as some south Indian Language.

  1. Who among the following is credited to have performed for Asvamedha sacrifices?








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    The Vakataka emperor Pravarasena I performed four Asvamedha Yajnas. Vakataka dynasty was the most important after the fall of Satavahanas and before the rise of Chalukyas they ruled in modern Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. They were contemporary of Guptas. The dynasty was founded by Vindhyashakti but Pravarasena I was the real founder of Vakataka empire.

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    The Vakataka emperor Pravarasena I performed four Asvamedha Yajnas. Vakataka dynasty was the most important after the fall of Satavahanas and before the rise of Chalukyas they ruled in modern Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. They were contemporary of Guptas. The dynasty was founded by Vindhyashakti but Pravarasena I was the real founder of Vakataka empire.

  1. Which one of the following items had been called Yavanapriya?








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    Spices exported from India to the Roman empire. Pepper was most important item of export to Greece and Rome. Its export was in such abundant quantity that it was called Yavanapriya in the Indian literature.

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    Spices exported from India to the Roman empire. Pepper was most important item of export to Greece and Rome. Its export was in such abundant quantity that it was called Yavanapriya in the Indian literature.