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Topics: Buddhism & Jainism (1)Post-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynasties (1)Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions (1)
UPSC 2003 · Q43 · Ancient History › Buddhism & Jainism · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. Vardhamana Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka.
  2. Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Kosha-lan dynasty.
  3. Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3
UPSC 2003 · Q70 · Ancient History › Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
  2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne.
  3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhra’s.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2003 · Q93 · Ancient History › Post-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynasties · Save

Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada River by

(a) Pulakesin-I
(b) Pulakesin-II
(c) Vikramaditya-I
(d) Vikramaditya-II
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Answer: (b) Pulakesin-II