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Which empire allowed the absorption of Tribal communities into Brahminical society?
The Gupta Empire expanded Brahminical culture to distant areas and assimilated tribal communities into the Brahminical social structure
The Gupta Empire expanded Brahminical culture to distant areas and assimilated tribal communities into the Brahminical social structure
See lessWhich Gupta emperor was an expert Veena player?
Samudragupta adopted the title of Kaviraja (King of poets). He was an expert ' Veena' player.
Samudragupta adopted the title of Kaviraja (King of poets). He was an expert ‘ Veena’ player.
See lessBegram in Afghanistan was a capital of which of the following kings?
Bagram became the capital of the Kushan Empire in the 1st century AD and from here they conquered Peshawar(modern-day Pakistan). The Kushan Empire was formed by the Yuezhi, in the Bactrian territories in the early 1st century. It's reign covered modern-day parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. HRead more
Bagram became the capital of the Kushan Empire in the 1st century AD and from here they conquered Peshawar(modern-day Pakistan).
See lessThe Kushan Empire was formed by the Yuezhi, in the Bactrian territories in the early 1st century. It’s reign covered modern-day parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
Heraios was the founder of the dynasty.
Kanishka is considered as the greatest of all emperors of the dynasty. He played an important role in the establishment of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent and its spread to Central Asia and China.
Peshawar, Taxila and Mathura were also the capitals of the dynasty.
It began declining in the 3rd Century AD when it was defeated by the Sasanians.
It was finally defeated by the Gupta dynasty in the 4th Century AD.
During the reign of which Kushana king, the Fourth Buddhist Council was held?
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Aśvaghosa as his deputy.
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Aśvaghosa as his deputy.
See lessWhose reigns was known as golden age for Mathura school of art?
The period of Kushana King Kanishka, Huviska and Vasudeva is considered to be golden age for Mathura school of art. The theme of Mathura school of art may vary from Buddhist to Brahmanical to sometimes secular. The more stress is given to the inner beauty and facial emotions rather than bodily gestuRead more
The period of Kushana King Kanishka, Huviska and Vasudeva is considered to be golden age for Mathura school of art. The theme of Mathura school of art may vary from Buddhist to Brahmanical to sometimes secular. The more stress is given to the inner beauty and facial emotions rather than bodily gesture.
See lessWho among the following was the first Satavahana King to introduce the Ruler’s head on the coins ?
The Satavahanas were the first native Indian kings to have issued their own coins which had the rulers' portraits on them. Gautamiputra Satakarni started this practice which he imbibed from the Western Satraps after vanquishing them.
The Satavahanas were the first native Indian kings to have issued their own coins which had the rulers’ portraits on them. Gautamiputra Satakarni started this practice which he imbibed from the Western Satraps after vanquishing them.
See lessThe famous book ‘Brihat Katha’ was written by?
Brihat Katha is a book written by Gunadhya. Gunadhya was a scholar in the court of Satvahana King Hala
Brihat Katha is a book written by Gunadhya. Gunadhya was a scholar in the court of Satvahana King Hala
See lessThe rulers of which dynasty were first to make land grants to Brahmins?
The Satavahanas are known for starting the practice of giving royal grants of land to Brahmans and Buddhist monks. Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty
The Satavahanas are known for starting the practice of giving royal grants of land to Brahmans and Buddhist monks. Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty
See lessWhich Saka ruler was responsible for important irrigation works in Saurashtra?
The Saka ruler, Rudradraman was responsible for important irrigation works in Saurashtra. His military achievements, his territories and his many personal qualities are highlighted in the famous Junagadh inscription, written in 150 AD.
The Saka ruler, Rudradraman was responsible for important irrigation works in Saurashtra. His military achievements, his territories and his many personal qualities are highlighted in the famous Junagadh inscription, written in 150 AD.
See lessWho was the first Saka king in India?
Maues, also known as Moga, was the first Saka king of India in the first century BCE. Maues was a chieftain who founded the Saka dynasty by invading India and Bactria (present-day Afghanistan) around 130 BCE. The Sakas, also known as the Indo-Scythians or Indo-Sakas, were nomadic Iranian people whoRead more
Maues, also known as Moga, was the first Saka king of India in the first century BCE. Maues was a chieftain who founded the Saka dynasty by invading India and Bactria (present-day Afghanistan) around 130 BCE. The Sakas, also known as the Indo-Scythians or Indo-Sakas, were nomadic Iranian people who conquered the Indo-Greeks and other local peoples in the northwest subcontinent. They were known for their equestrian skills and mastery of horse-riding culture.
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