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Which Greek ambassador set up a pillar in honour of Vishnu?
The pillar is commonly named after Heliodorus, who was an ambassador of the Indo-Greek king Antialcidas from Taxila, and was sent to the Indian ruler Bhagabhadra. A dedication written in Brahmi script was inscribed on the pillar, venerating Vāsudeva (krishna), the Deva deva the "God of Gods" and theRead more
The pillar is commonly named after Heliodorus, who was an ambassador of the Indo-Greek king Antialcidas from Taxila, and was sent to the Indian ruler Bhagabhadra. A dedication written in Brahmi script was inscribed on the pillar, venerating Vāsudeva (krishna), the Deva deva the “God of Gods” and the Supreme Deity.
See lessWho were the first rulers in India to issue gold coins attributed to the Kings?
The Kushana dynasty was the first to issue gold coins in India. The Kushanas, also known as the Yuehchis, were originally from western China. The first important ruler of the Kushana dynasty was Kujula Kadphises, also known as Kadphises I, who established the dynasty. His son, Vima Kadphises, was thRead more
The Kushana dynasty was the first to issue gold coins in India. The Kushanas, also known as the Yuehchis, were originally from western China. The first important ruler of the Kushana dynasty was Kujula Kadphises, also known as Kadphises I, who established the dynasty. His son, Vima Kadphises, was the first to issue gold coins on a large scale. Vima minted coins in three denominations: double dinar, dinar, and quarter dinar. The Kushanas also issued the largest hoards of gold coins in India.
See lessWho wrote Mahabhashya?
Mahabhasya was written by Patanjali. Mahabhasya is a book on Sanskrit grammar. Patanjali was patronised by Pushyamitra Sunga.
Mahabhasya was written by Patanjali.
See lessMahabhasya is a book on Sanskrit grammar. Patanjali was patronised by Pushyamitra Sunga.
Who was the founder of Sunga Dynasty?
Shunga dynasty, Indian ruling house founded by Pushyamitra about 185 bce, which replaced the Mauryan dynasty. Pushyamitra assassinated Brihadratha, the last Mauryan ruler, at a military parade and assumed royal power.
Shunga dynasty, Indian ruling house founded by Pushyamitra about 185 bce, which replaced the Mauryan dynasty. Pushyamitra assassinated Brihadratha, the last Mauryan ruler, at a military parade and assumed royal power.
See lessThe last Mauryan ruler, who was killed by his Commander-in-Chief was
Brihadratha was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire. He was killed by his commander in chief, Pushyamitra Shunga.
Brihadratha was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire. He was killed by his commander in chief, Pushyamitra Shunga.
See lessIn context of Mauryan administration, who was regarded as the ‘Chief treasury officer’?
The Sannidhata was the chief treasurer of the Maurya Dynasty and he worked alongside the Samartha in the revenue department of the empire. This chief treasurer was not incharge of revenue collection
The Sannidhata was the chief treasurer of the Maurya Dynasty and he worked alongside the Samartha in the revenue department of the empire. This chief treasurer was not incharge of revenue collection
See lessIn the Maurya empire, who looked after Markets and check wrong practices?
The offfice of the samsthadhyaksa that looked after the markets was infact to check the wrong practices of the traders. The pautavadbyaksa or superintendent of weights and measures exerted a strict control on maintaining standard weights and measures.
The offfice of the samsthadhyaksa that looked after the markets was infact to check the wrong practices of the traders. The pautavadbyaksa or superintendent of weights and measures exerted a strict control on maintaining standard weights and measures.
See lessIn the Mauryan empire, the post Devatadhyaksha is related to
In the Mauryan empire, the Devatadhyaksha was responsible for religious institutions.
In the Mauryan empire, the Devatadhyaksha was responsible for religious institutions.
See lessIn which year, Ashoka invaded Kalinga?
It was Asoka, the son of Vindusara who invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C. and succeeded in occupying Kalinga.
It was Asoka, the son of Vindusara who invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C. and succeeded in occupying Kalinga.
See lessIn which of the following inscriptions Ashoka made his famous declaration, “All men are my children”?
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 Kalinga Rock Edict I. Separate Edicts: They were found at sites in Kalinga. Separate Edict I: Asoka declared all people are my sons.
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