Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Part-II)

Total Questions: 40

1. Gupta dynasty ruled during : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (a) 319-500 A.D.
Solution:Gupta dynasty ruled during 275-550 AD. This dynasty was established by King Srigupta around 275 AD, but the first powerful ruler of Gupta dynasty was Chandragupta I who ruled during 319-335 AD. He has held the title of 'Maharajadhiraja' (in contradiction to his predecessors) to show his importance.

2. Who of the following rulers had performed four Ashwamedhas ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Pravarasena-I
Solution:King of Vakataka, Pravarsena-I had performed four Ashwamedhas. He also performed many Vedic oblations. Pravarsena-II, another ruler of the same dynasty, was interested in literature, who wrote 'Setubandha.'

3. Who is known as the Napoleon of India ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009, Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (d) Samudragupta
Solution:Historian V.A. Smith in his composition 'Early History of India' called Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of Gupta dynsty as 'Napoleon of India' for his great military conquests.

4. Who is called 'the Napoleon of Ancient India'? [56ᵗʰ to 59ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Samudragupta
Solution:Historian V.A. Smith in his composition 'Early History of India' called Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of Gupta dynsty as 'Napoleon of India' for his great military conquests.

5. Who among the following Gupta Kings had another name Devagupta ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Chandragupta-II
Solution:Another name of Gupta ruler Chandragupta-II 'Vikramaditya' is found as Devagupta. Its evidence has been obtained from Sanchi and Vakataka inscriptions. Apart from the above mentioned names, he is also known as Devaraja and Devashri.

6. The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of "Param Bhagavata" was [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) Samudragupta
Solution:Copperplate inscription of Samudragupta from Nalanda and Gaya describes param Bhagavata title of Samudragupta. Although UPPSC has given option (c) as correct answer while UGC has accepted Samudragupta as right answer.

7. The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of 'Parama Bhagawat' was [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Samudragupta
Solution:Copperplate inscription of Samudragupta from Nalanda and Gaya describes param Bhagavata title of Samudragupta. Although UPPSC has given option (c) as correct answer while UGC has accepted Samudragupta as right answer.

8. The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following ? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Samudragupta
Solution:The Ashoka pillar inscription of Allahabad (Prayagraj) is associated with Samudragupta (335-375 AD). It is considered to be the most important historical document of the classical Gupta age in excellent Sanskrit written by Harisena.

It is also known as 'Prayag Prashasti.' the inscription is a panegyric (tribute) praising Samudragupta and lists the political and military achievements of his reign including his expeditions to the south.

Built by Ashoka, originally it was situated in Kaushambi, which was later shifted to Allahabad (Prayagraj) by Akbar. The name of Jahangir and Birbal is also mentioned there.

9. The Ashoka Pillar at Allahabad provides information about the reign of ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Samudragupta
Solution:The Ashoka pillar inscription of Allahabad (Prayagraj) is associated with Samudragupta (335-375 AD). It is considered to be the most important historical document of the classical Gupta age in excellent Sanskrit written by Harisena.

It is also known as 'Prayag Prashasti.' the inscription is a panegyric (tribute) praising Samudragupta and lists the political and military achievements of his reign including his expeditions to the south.

Built by Ashoka, originally it was situated in Kaushambi, which was later shifted to Allahabad (Prayagraj) by Akbar. The name of Jahangir and Birbal is also mentioned there.

10. Prayag Prashashti tells about the military campaign of - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) Samudragupta
Solution:The Ashoka pillar inscription of Allahabad (Prayagraj) is associated with Samudragupta (335-375 AD). It is considered to be the most important historical document of the classical Gupta age in excellent Sanskrit written by Harisena.

It is also known as 'Prayag Prashasti.' the inscription is a panegyric (tribute) praising Samudragupta and lists the political and military achievements of his reign including his expeditions to the south.

Built by Ashoka, originally it was situated in Kaushambi, which was later shifted to Allahabad (Prayagraj) by Akbar. The name of Jahangir and Birbal is also mentioned there.