Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Part-II)

Total Questions: 40

21. The Gupta emperor who defeated the 'Hunas' was ? [53ʳᵈ to 55ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (c) Skandgupta
Solution:The first invasion of Hunas took place during the reign of Skandagupta and Hunas were comprehensively defeated by him. This invasion was just like a raid, and there was not lasting impact on India, but this invasion intensified the decline of the Gupta Empire.

Hunas annexed many regions of the north-west in the transition period of 5ᵗʰ or 6ᵗʰ centuries after the death of Skandagupta.

22. Who among the following Gupta rulers defeated Hunas ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Skandagupta
Solution:The first invasion of Hunas took place during the reign of Skandagupta and Hunas were comprehensively defeated by him. This invasion was just like a raid, and there was not lasting impact on India, but this invasion intensified the decline of the Gupta Empire.

Hunas annexed many regions of the north-west in the transition period of 5ᵗʰ or 6ᵗʰ centuries after the death of Skandagupta.

23. From which inscription it is known that Skandagupta defeated Hunas ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhitari Pillar Inscription
Solution:Bhitari Pillar inscription is found at the place known as Bhitari in Saidpur tehsil of district Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. The description of the war between Skandagupta and Hunas is mentioned in Bhitari Pillar inscription.

It is noteworthy that the first Indian invasion of Hunas took place during the reign of Skandagupta in which Hunas were badly defeated by Skandagupta.

24. There were different causes for the downfall of the Gupta Empire. [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Which one among the statement given below was not the cause ?

Correct Answer: (d) Arab invasion
Solution:The decline of the Gupta Empire was not due to the Arab invasion. Arabs invaded India during the medieval era, much later after the downfall of Gupta dynasty.

25. Who is known as 'Saka-conqueror' ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Chandragupta-II
Solution:Gupta Ruler Chandragupta-II 'Vikramaditya' was known as the 'Saka Conqueror' as he eliminated Saka power by defeating last Saka king Rudrasimha-III in the first decade of the 5ᵗʰ century. He adopted the title of 'Sakari' after this victory. He issued silver coins (Rupak) on this occasion.

26. Who was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Chandragupta-II
Solution:Gupta Ruler Chandragupta-II 'Vikramaditya' was known as the 'Saka Conqueror' as he eliminated Saka power by defeating last Saka king Rudrasimha-III in the first decade of the 5ᵗʰ century. He adopted the title of 'Sakari' after this victory. He issued silver coins (Rupak) on this occasion.

27. Mandsaur - Prashasti presents the details of the achievements of which ruler ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Kumaragupta-I
Solution:Vatsabhatta or Vatsabhatti was contemporary of Kumargupta-I composed the Mandsaur-Prashasti at Malwa. The Mandsaur-Prashasti presents the details of achieveents of Kumargupta-I. It also describe that the silk workers had constructed a sun temple here which was repaired by Bandhuvarma.

28. With reference to Chandragupta-II, which of the following statements is/are correct ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King.
2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
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Correct Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2
Solution:After conguering the Shakas, which of the following metal coins were introduced by Chandragupta-II ?

29. After conquering the Shakas, which of the following metal coins were introduced by Chandragupta-II ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Silver
Solution:Chandragupta-II's victory over the mighty Shakas dynasty was his foremost success. The annexation of Shakas, Kingdom comprising Gujarat and part of Malwa strengthened the Gupta Empire, but also brought it into direct touch with western sea ports.

After the victory over Shakas, Chandragupta-II adopted the title of 'Sakari' (Distroyer of commemorate his victory over Shaka Kshatrapas.

30. The famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of -: [63ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Chandragupta-II
Solution:Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta-II.