Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Part-III)

Total Questions: 40

31. Gandhaiya was a _____. [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Coin
Solution:Gadhaiya was a type of silver coin. These coins were promulgated on the lines of Sasanian coins.

32. The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be : [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) 601
Solution:The Saka era started in 78 A.D. while Vikrama Samvat started from 57 or 58 B.C. So if we want to convert Badami rock inscription in Vikram Samvat then, it will be 465+78+58=601 Vikram Samvat.

33. The Malaw Samvat was also known as : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Krit Samvat
Solution:Vikram Samvat is also known as Krit Samvat and Malaw Samvat. Vikram Samvat or Vikram calendar is believed to be started by King vikramaditya and its starts in 57 or 58 B.C.

34. A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It is equivalent to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) 634 A.D.
Solution:Saka era was launched by Kanishka in 78 AD. If Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556, then it is equivalent to 556+7=634 A.D.

35. According to Puranas, the prime place of Chandravansh's ruler was - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Pratishthanpur
Solution:According to Puranas, Chandravansha (or Somvansha) was one of the prime dynasties of Kshatriya Varna. The prime place of Chandravansh's ruler was Prayaga but after a natural calamity. Dwapar Yug Chandravanshi King Samvaram established his capital in Pratishthanpur (at present Jhunsi, Prayagraj).

36. The Capital of Maukharri was ___ [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Kannauj
Solution:Maukhari were the feud of Guptas who were basically from Gaya. The rulers of Maukhari dynasty made Kannauj their capital. Hari Varma, Aditya Varma, Ishan Varma, Sarva Verma and Graha Vara were chief rulers of this dynasty.

37. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Sarvaverman - Gaya Copper Plate
Solution:An copper seal inscription of the Maukhari king Sarvavarman was (c. sixth century A.D.) found in the fort at Asirgarh, north of the city of Burhanpur, in Madhya Pradesh. The text of the inscription reveals the genealogy of the of the Maukhari kings beginning with Harivarman.

38. From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

1. The Guptas of Magadha
2. The Paramaras of Malwa
3. The jPushyabhutis of Tanesar
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select the correct answer using the code given below

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3, 4 and 6
Solution:After the decline of the Guptas, the Later Guptas succeeded as the rulers of Magadha during the eartly seventh century. They ruled parts of the Northern India including Magadha (current day Bihar). Hence statements 1 is correct.

The Paramara dynasty ruled the western and central parts of India including Malwa, between the 9ᵗʰ and 14ᵗʰ century AD, before being captured by Delhi Sultanate rulers. Hence statement 2 is not correct. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar (current day Harayana) ruled various parts of Northern India during the 6ᵗʰ and 7ᵗʰ century AD. Hence statement 3 is correct.

The Maukharis dynasty ruled over parts of Uttar Pradesh and Magadha including Kannauj. The dynasty ruled till around 606 AD when it was reconquered by the Later Guptas. Hence statement 4 is correct. The Yadavas of Devagiri ruled from around 1187 to 1317 AD in western parts of India.

Hence statement 5 is not correct. The Maitrakas of Valabhi ruled western and northern parts of current-day Gujarat during the late 5ᵗʰ century to late 8ᵗʰ century AD. Hence statement 6 is correct. Therefore option (b) is correct option.

39. Who laid the foundation of Vardhana dynasty ? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Pushyabhuti
Solution:According to Banbhatt's composition Harshcharita the establishment of Vardhan dynasty was done by a person named Pushyabhuti, in Thaneshwar/Sthaneshwar. harshvardhan was the greatest ruler of this dynasty.

40. Information regarding time of Harsha is contained in the books of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (b) Kalhana
Solution:Detailed information regarding Harsha is received from harshacharita, written by Banabhatta who was court poet of Harsha. Some information regarding him is also available from Rajatarangini written by Kalhana. There is no information about Harsha in the books written by Kalidasa and Harisena.