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    What was the contemporary of both Buddha and Mahavira?

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    Bimbisara was a contemporary of both Buddha and Mahavira. He paid equal respect to them. He made Magadha the paramount power through his conquests and diplomacy. Bimbisara belonged to Haryanka dynasty.

    Bimbisara was a contemporary of both Buddha and Mahavira. He paid equal respect to them. He made Magadha the paramount power through his conquests and diplomacy. Bimbisara belonged to Haryanka dynasty.

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    What was name given to the republican states in ancient India which had a federal character?

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    The republics in ancient India were divided into pure republics and Kshatriya aristocracies. The republics and the aristocracies were of two types which are unitary and federal. The republics having a federal character were called Janapadas or state-republics.

    The republics in ancient India were divided into pure republics and Kshatriya aristocracies. The republics and the aristocracies were of two types which are unitary and federal. The republics having a federal character were called Janapadas or state-republics.

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    What was regarded as the god of the Shudras?

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    During the Later Vedic period the Pushan who was supposed to look after cattle came to be regarded as the god of the Shudras. Other gods of the Later Vedic period included Vishnu (conceived as the preserver and protector of people) and Rudra (the god of animals).

    During the Later Vedic period the Pushan who was supposed to look after cattle came to be regarded as the god of the
    Shudras. Other gods of the Later Vedic period included Vishnu (conceived as the preserver and protector of people) and Rudra (the god of animals).

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    What refers to Rajasuya?

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    It was a royal consecration and conferred supreme power on the king

    It was a royal consecration and conferred supreme power on the king

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    Kalpasutra is divided into how many parts?

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    The Kalpasutra is one of the sutras mentioned in the Vedangas is divided into three parts, that is, the Kalpasutra, the Grihyasutra and the Dharmasutra. Sutras are very short condensed statements used for expressing varied ideas.

    The Kalpasutra is one of the sutras mentioned in the Vedangas is divided into three parts, that is, the Kalpasutra, the Grihyasutra and the Dharmasutra. Sutras are very short condensed statements used for expressing varied ideas.

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    At which Harappan sites Bone tools, which are not indigenous to India, were found?

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    Bone tools have been unearthed at the Harappan sites of Chirand, Gufkral and Burzahom, which were likely imported from outside. Evidence shows links between Harappans and Neolithic people farther west in Afghanistan and Central Asia where bone tool technology was common, but not prevalent in early fRead more

    Bone tools have been unearthed at the Harappan sites of Chirand, Gufkral and Burzahom, which were likely imported from outside. Evidence shows links between Harappans and Neolithic people farther west in Afghanistan and Central Asia where bone tool technology was common, but not prevalent in early farming cultures of North India. The presence of non-local raw materials like lapis lazuli also indicate the Harappans were well connected to other cultures and established extensive trade networks.

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    The Harappan culture as a whole gives the picture of a changeless, stagnant society. But this can be disproved by the changes in which aspect?

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    Harappan culture has sometimes been characterized as an unchanging, stagnant society. However, this impression can be disproved by examining the stylistic and manufacturing changes seen specifically in Harappan pottery produced over the civilization’s history from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. ArchaeologistRead more

    Harappan culture has sometimes been characterized as an unchanging, stagnant society. However, this impression can be disproved by examining the stylistic and manufacturing changes seen specifically in Harappan pottery produced over the civilization’s history from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. Archaeologists have documented distinct differences between Early, Mature and Late phase ceramic types indicating the Harappans actively innovated, adopted new techniques and adapted to socio-economic shifts over the centuries.

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    What the ‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with?

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    The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan

    The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan

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    Who regarded as the greatest lawgiver of ancient India?

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    Manu-smriti is also called Manava-dharma-shastra. It is traditionally the most authoritative of the books of the Hindu code. Manu is the legendary first man and first lawgiver.

    Manu-smriti is also called Manava-dharma-shastra. It is traditionally the most authoritative of the books of the Hindu code. Manu is the legendary first man and first lawgiver.

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    The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli was built during the ruling period of which dynasty?

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    This Iron pillar at Mehrauli was an evidence of developed knowledge of the people in the field of Chemistry, especially metallurgy.It did not rust even after fifteen centuries. It was built during the ruling period of Gupta Dynasty.

    This Iron pillar at Mehrauli was an evidence of developed knowledge of the people in the field of Chemistry, especially metallurgy.It did not rust even after fifteen centuries. It was built during the ruling period of Gupta Dynasty.

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