Gupta Period


 
 
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Rise of Gupta Empire :

  • North India came under the rule of several foreign people, such as the Yavanas, Kushans, Sakas, Parthians, etc. They began to settle in north-west India from the first century B.C. onwards.
  • Foreign rulers came to India due to the turbulent condition in central Asia.They adjusted themselves with Indian culture, and introduced some new elements in India.
  • Three big political powers emerged in India between the 1st century B.C. and 3rd century A.D., which played an important stabilising factor over large regions. They were  :  Satavahanas in the Deccan,  Kushanas in the north, and Sakas in the west.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following is considered as the second capital of Gupta period ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Ghatottotkacha succeeded his father ______________. He was also referred as the Maharaja in Gupta records.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Match the following famous dynasties before the rise of Guptas with their territories:

    (1) Satavahanas (a) West
    (2) Kushanas (b) North
    (3) Sakas (c) Deccan

     

    Right Option : A
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