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Question 71
Q71.  The famous poet Kalidasa lived in the court of
 

Answer :  Chandragupta-II


The famous poet Kalidasa lived in the court of Chandragupta-II.

Kālidās was a Classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language of India. His plays and poetry are primarily based on the Vedas, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas. His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems.

Chandragupta II (r. c. 380 – c. 415 CE), also known by his title Vikramaditya, was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India.

Chandragupta continued the expansionist policy of his father Samudragupta: historical evidence suggests that he defeated the Western Kshatrapas, and extended the Gupta empire from the Indus River in the west to the Bengal region in the east, and from the Himalayan foothills in the north to the Narmada River in the south. His daughter Prabhavatigupta was a queen of the southern Vakataka kingdom, and he may have had influence in the Vakataka territory during her regency.

The Gupta empire reached its zenith during the rule of Chandragupta. Chinese pilgrim Faxian, who visited India during his reign, suggests that he ruled over a peaceful and prosperous kingdom. The legendary figure of Vikramaditya is probably based on Chandragupta II (among other kings), and the noted Sanskrit poet Kalidasa may have been his court poet.
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Question 72
Q72.  In which of the following inscriptions Ashoka made his famous declaration, “All men are my children”?
 

Answer :  Separate Kalinga Rock Edict I


Separate Edicts: They were found at sites in Kalinga 

»Separate Edict I : Asoka declared all people are my sons 

»Separate Edict II: proclamation of edicts even to a single person.


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Question 73
Q73.  Which of the following types of Vedic priests was most responsible for making correct arrangements for vedic sacrificial rites?
 

Answer :  Adhvaryu


Adhvaryu In the operational aspects of Vedic fire rites, the Adhvaryu was a central figure because he was the one who measured the sacrificial ground, built all that was needed and prepared materials to be used like, articles of oblation, utensils, woods and water. He also kindled the fire for expected offerings. Thus, success of a Yajna was dependent on correct duties of the Adhvaryu priest.
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Question 74
Q74.  Which of the following passes was used by Sakas to come to India?
 

Answer :  Bolan Pass


The Sakas came to India through the Bolan Pass. They were a Scythian tribe or group of tribes of Iranian origin.
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Question 75
Q75.  Who was the founder of Kushana Empire in India?
 

Answer :  Kujula Kadphises


Kujula Kadphises was the first Yueh Chi chief who crossed the Hindukush Mountains and laid down the foundation of the Kushana Empire. He adopted the epithet of Dharma-thida and Sachdharmathida.
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