Home » Chapterwise MCQs » Ancient History MCQs » Ancient History MCQs – 10 ( Post Maurya Period )
Post Maurya Period MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC and other State PSC Examinations
Ancient History Mini Tests
Ancient History MCQs 10 - Post Maurya Period
Syllabus - Post Maurya Period
Resource to Study : Post Maurya Period
1 / 10
Q . Kharavela of Kalinga belonged to ?
Ans - D ( Chedi dynasty ).
After the decline of Mauryas, Kalinga rose to power around the 1st century BC in the area of modern Odisha under the leadership of Mahameghavahana/Chedi dynasty.
Kharavela was the third ruler of this dynasty.
Hathigumpha inscription, found in a cave in Udayagiri near Bhubaneswar provided detailed information about Kharavela.
Kharvela followed Jainism.
2 / 10
Q . An important port in the time of Satavahanas was ?
Ans - C ( Sopara ).
An important port during the time of Satavahanas was Sopara.
Other important ports during this time were Kalyan, Koddura, Chinnaganjam and Goa.
3 / 10
Q . Junagadh/Girnar inscription was issued by which among the following rulers ?
Ans - B ( Rudradaman I ).
Rudradaman I (CE 130-150) issued the Junagadh/Girnar inscription which is the earliest Sanskrit inscription in India.
He in fact repaired the embankments of the lake Sudarśana, which was constructed by the Mauryas for checking floods.
4 / 10
Q . Which among the following rulers was called the ‘Destroyer of the Shakas’ in Nasik inscription ?
Ans - C ( Gautamiputra Satakarni ).
Gautamiputra Satakarni has been described as the destroyer of the Shakas, Pahlavas, Yavanas (Greeks) and the restorer of the glory of the Satavahanas in Nasik inscription.
Nasik inscription was written by his mother Gautami Balashri.
5 / 10
Q . Gatha Saptashati’ also called ‘Gaha Sattasai’ was written by which Satavahana king ?
Ans - B ( Hala ).
Gatha Saptashati was compiled by king Satavahana Hala.
It is a collection of poems with mostly love as the theme.
6 / 10
Q . Rulers of which dynasty started the
Ans - C ( Satavahanas dynasty).
The Satavahanas are known for starting the practice of giving royal grants of land to Brahmans and Buddhist monks.
The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from royal taxes.
7 / 10
Q . The first king of the Satavahana dynasty was ?
Ans - A ( Simuka).
8 / 10
Q . The last Sunga king was
Ans - B ( Devabhuti ).
The last Sunga king was Devabhuti.
The Kanva dynasty then ruled over Magadha for about 45 years.
9 / 10
Q . Pushyamitra Sunga was succeeded by ?
Ans - D ( Agnimitra ).
Agnimitra was Pushyamitra’s son who succeeded him to the throne.
He is the hero of Kalidasa’s famous poem ‘Malavikagnimitram’.
10 / 10
Q . The last Mauryan king was ?
Ans - C ( Brihadratha ).
Brihadratha was the last king of the Mauryas.
The language of Sanskrit gained more prominence during this time.
Your score is
Restart quiz