WBCS Preliminary
WBCS Preliminary Ancient History previous-year questions
143 questions with answers, examination years and a direct link to the online practice interface.
Name the king whose achievements were described in Nanaghat inscription.
- Satakarni I
- Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Vashishta Putra Pulamayi
- Yajnasri Satakarni
Answer: ASatakarni I
Who was the first historical emperor of India?
- Dhanananda
- Chandragupta Mourya
- Bimbisara
- Bindusara
Answer: BChandragupta Mourya
Name the Chalukya king who defeated Harshavardana.
- Pulakeshin I
- Pulakeshin II
- Mangalesh
- Kirtivarmana
Answer: BPulakeshin II
Which state among the ‘Sixteen Mahajanapadas‘ was successful ultimately in founding an empire?
- Koshala
- Kashi
- Magadha
- Panchala
Answer: CMagadha
Name the Chola king who adopted the title of ‘Gangoikonda’.
- Rajendra Chola l
- Rajraj I
- Rajadhiraj Chola
- Rajendra Chola II
Answer: ARajendra Chola l
Who wrote ‘Kumarasambhavam‘ ?
- Vishnusharma
- Dandin
- Kalidasa
- Somedeb
Answer: CKalidasa
Where did Chandragupta II establish his second capital?
- Bidisha
- Malava
- Valabhi
- Ujjayni
Answer: DUjjayni
Who was Mihirkula/Mihirgula?
- Saka king
- Kushana king
- Huna king
- Pahlava king
Answer: CHuna king
Where was the first Buddhist Council held?
- Vaisali
- Pataliputra
- Rajagriha
- Malava
Answer: CRajagriha
Where was the capital of Kanishka?
- Purushpur
- Jalandhar
- Kashmir
- Pataliputra
Answer: APurushpur
Under the rule of which emperor Nalanda University was founded? (5th century)
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta II
- Skandagupta
- Kumaragupta I
Answer: DKumaragupta I
Who is the composer of Allahabad Prasasti?
- Harishena
- Bishakhdutta
- Kalidasa
- Shudrak
Answer: AHarishena
Earliest fossil remains of archaic Homo sapiens has been found in (1982, Arun Sonakia)
- Siwalik hills
- Narmada valley
- Nallamalai hills
- Chotanagpur Plateau
Answer: BNarmada valley
Arrange the list of foreign travellers in chronological order: (a) Xuanzang (Hieun Tsang ) (b) Itsing (c) Fa Tsien (d) Megasthenes
- (a), (b), (c), (d)
- (a), (d), (b), (c)
- (d), (c), (a), (b)
- (d), (c), (b), (a)
Answer: C(d), (c), (a), (b)
Match the following: (a) Kot Diji 1. Luigi Pio Tessitori (b) Harappa 2. F.A. Khan, G.S. Ghurye (c) Kalibangan 3. Daya Ram Sahani (d) Mohenjodaro 4. Rakhal Das Bandyopadhyay
- (a-2), (b-3), (c-1), (d-4)
- (a – 1), (b-3), (c-2), (d-4)
- (a-4), (b-1), (c-2), (d-3)
- (a-3), (b-2), (c-4), (d-1)
Answer: A(a-2), (b-3), (c-1), (d-4)
Who among the following stated that there was no slavery in India?
- Strabo
- Ptolemy
- Megasthenes
- Xuanzang (Hieun Tsang )
Answer: CMegasthenes
In which of the following inscriptions we find earliest reference to ‘Sati’? (Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh)
- Asokan inscription of Girnar
- Aihole inscription
- Eran inscription
- Damodarpur inscription
Answer: CEran inscription
The Gupta King who destroyed Sakas was
- Samudra Gupta
- Chandra Gupta-I
- Kumara Gupta
- Chandra Gupta-II
Answer: DChandra Gupta-II
Earliest evidence of settled agriculture in the subcontinent comes from (5500-4800 BC, Neolithic)
- Utnur
- Burzahom
- Mehrgarh
- Bagor
Answer: CMehrgarh
The first sermon of Gautama Buddha is called
- Mahabhinishkraman
- Dharmachakra Pravartana
- Dhammaghos
- Mahaparinirvana
Answer: BDharmachakra Pravartana
Who among the following was the Greek king of Syria mentioned in Asokan edict?
- Antiochus II Theos
- Ptolemy II
- Antigonus
- Alexander
Answer: AAntiochus II Theos
Match List-I with List-II: List-I List-II (a) Moriyas 1. Pippalivana (b) Videhas 2. Mithila (c) Licchavis 3. Vaishali (d) Mallas 4. Kapilavastu Which of the above is/are not properly matched?
- (a-1), (b-2), (c-3)
- (d-4)
- (c-3), (d-4)
- All of the above
Answer: B(d-4)
When did Sakabda commence ?
- 78 A.D.
- 78 B.C.E.
- 178 B.C.E.
- 178 A.D.
Answer: A78 A.D.
Who is the author of Allahabad Pillar Inscription ?
- Rudradaman
- Harisena
- Samudragupta
- Banabhatta
Answer: BHarisena
Boghazkoi is important because
- it is known as significant trading centre between Central Asia and Tibet.
- the original text of the Vedas was composed there.
- inscription found here mention the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses.
- None of the above
Answer: Cinscription found here mention the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses.
Which among the following places has given the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian Subcontinent? (7000 to 2000 BCE)
- Pratapgarh
- Mehergarh
- Quetta
- Kalat
Answer: BMehergarh
Who among the following historians has written the book entitled ‘The wonder that was India‘ ?
- A. L. Basham
- Alison Bashford
- R. C. Majumder
- Satish Chandra
Answer: AA. L. Basham
What were the two assemblies during the early Vedic period ?
- Samiti
- Sabha
- Samiti and Sangam
- Both (A) and (B)
Answer: DBoth (A) and (B)
Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley civilization ?
- Both Harappa and Mohenjodaro are located on the banks of river Ravi (Irabati).
- Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan.
- Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in the Kutchh region of Gujarat
- Lothal site was located on the bank of Narmada river.
Answer: CBoth Surkotada and Dholavira are located in the Kutchh region of Gujarat
Where did Gautama Buddha attain Nirvana (enlightenment) ?
- Lumbini
- Sarnath
- Kusinagar
- Bodh Gaya
Answer: DBodh Gaya
Who wrote Mrichhakatikam ?
- Vishakhasdatta
- Shudrak
- Banabhatta
- Bhas
Answer: BShudrak
Who among the following succeeded Samudragupta as the next ruler of the Gupta dynasty ?
- Chandragupta II
- Vishnugupta
- Chandragupta I
- Skandagupta
Answer: AChandragupta II
The inscriptions of Ashoka and the Brahmi scripts were deciphered by (1838)
- Alexander Cunningham
- James Princep
- Max Muller
- Mortimer Wheeler
Answer: BJames Princep
Which among the following places have given the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent ?
- Pratapgarh
- Mehrgarh
- Quetta
- Kalat
Answer: BMehrgarh
Who was the writer of ‘Buddha Charita’?
- Buddhaghosha
- Ashvaghosha
- Nagarjuna
- Panini
Answer: BAshvaghosha
Which among the following Harappan sites is not located in Gujrat? (Haryana)
- Surkotada
- Lothal
- Dholavira
- Banwali
Answer: DBanwali
Which kingdom covered the modern Patna and Gaya districts of Bihar?
- Anga
- Kosala
- Magadha
- Avanti
Answer: CMagadha
Who came to India during the time of Chandragupta Maurya?
- Faxian (Fa Hien)
- Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
- Megasthenes
- Strabo
Answer: CMegasthenes
Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?
- Bodh Gaya
- Shravasti
- Sarnath
- Vaishali
Answer: CSarnath
Who was referred to as ‘Sandrocottus’ in the writings of the Greeks?
- Asoka
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Dhanananda
Answer: CChandragupta Maurya
Which Gupta ruler repulsed Huna invasion?
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta II
- Skandagupta
- Kumaragupta
Answer: CSkandagupta
Who was the author of “Brihatsamhita” (chandragupta II)
- Aryabhatta
- Varahamihira
- Amarasimha
- Brahmagupta
Answer: BVarahamihira
Which historian is famous for his research on Ancient Indian History? (Secular historian)
- Sathis Chandra
- Bipan Chandra
- Ram Sharan Sharma
- Amalesh Tripathi
Answer: CRam Sharan Sharma
Which of the following is a Harappan site located in Rajasthan ?
- Mohenjo Daro
- Suktagen Dor
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
Answer: CKalibangan
The Mauryan ruler who used the name ‘Piyadasi’ in his official declaration was (13th rock edict)
- Bimbisara
- Ashoka
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Brihaddrata
Answer: BAshoka
Which Magadha ruler was known as ‘Seniya”
- Bimbisara
- Ajatshatru
- Mahapadma Nanda
- Chandragupta Maurya
Answer: ABimbisara
The famous physician during Budhha’s time was (Ayurveda Physician)
- Kautilya
- Nachiketa
- Charaka
- Jivaka
Answer: DJivaka
The author of ‘Kadambari‘ was (Harshacharita)
- Kshemendra
- Kalhana
- Bhababhuti
- Banabhatta
Answer: DBanabhatta
The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang came to India during the reign of (630-645 AD)
- Samudra Gupta
- Ashoka
- Harshavardhan
- Kulotunga
Answer: CHarshavardhan
Who is considered as the father of Indian Archaeology ? (1861, Archaeological Survey of India)
- Alexander Cunningham
- Gordon Child
- Mortimer Wheeler
- John Marshall
Answer: AAlexander Cunningham
The decline of the Nandas at the hands of Kautilya and Chandragapta Maurya has been vividly portrayed in the Sanskrit Play. (Vishakhadatta)
- Mrichhakatika
- Devi Chandragupta
- Mattavilasa
- Mudrarakshasa
Answer: DMudrarakshasa
The most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India was :
- Demetrius
- Antiochus I
- Menander
- None of the above
Answer: CMenander
Rice cultivation is associated with the Harappan site of :
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Kot Diji
- Ropar
Answer: BLothal
The Upanishadas were compiled around :
- 600 BC
- 800 BC
- 1000 BC
- 1600-600 BC
Answer: A600 BC
According to Buddhism the cause of all sorrows is :
- Maya
- Kama
- Trishna
- Krodh
Answer: CTrishna
The author of Kadambari was (court poet of Harsha)
- Khemendra
- Kalhana
- Bhababhuti
- Banabhatta
Answer: DBanabhatta
Which was the ancient port of Indus Civilization ? (Gujarat)
- Harappa
- Lothal
- Dholavira
- Surkotada
Answer: BLothal
Which of the following was not a Buddhist genealogical text ? (history of Sri Lanka)
- Suttapitaka
- Vinayapitaka
- Abhidharnmapitaka
- Dipavansa
Answer: DDipavansa
Which ruler was contemporary of both Buddha and Mahavira ?
- Bimbisara
- Chandragupta
- Pradyot
- Ajatasatru
Answer: ABimbisara
Which was a major port of the Indus valley ? (Ahmedabad district, Gujarat)
- Lothal
- Kalibangan
- Chanhudaro
- Mehargarh
Answer: ALothal
Chandragupta Maurya was succeeded by
- Bindusara
- Ajatasatru
- Ashoka
- Harsha
Answer: ABindusara
What was the policy of Samudragupta in the south ?
- Conquest
- Dharma Vijaya
- Digvijay
- None of the above
Answer: BDharma Vijaya
The oldest Veda is
- Atharvaveda
- Rigveda
- Yajurveda
- Samveda
Answer: BRigveda
Sasanka belonged to the (590 – 625 AD)
- Pal dynasty
- Sen dynasty
- Gauda dynasty
- Kamrup dynasty
Answer: CGauda dynasty
Alexander fought against Perus on the Banks of the river
- Indus
- Jhelum
- Ravi
- lravati
Answer: BJhelum
Who is the author of ‘Indica’ ?
- Herodotus
- Megastenes
- Strabo
- Plutarch
Answer: BMegastenes
Taxila was the famous site of (Punjab, Pakistan)
- Early Vedic Age
- Gandhara Art
- Gupta Art
- Mauryan Art
Answer: BGandhara Art
The great Bath was found in —
- Lothal
- Harappa
- Mohen-jo-daro
- Kalibangan
Answer: CMohen-jo-daro
Who composed ‘Ai-hole prasasti’ ? (Pulakeshin II, Kannada script)
- Kautilya
- Rabikirti
- Harisena
- Nayanikar
Answer: BRabikirti
Buddha was born in –
- 523 B.C.
- 563 B.C.
- 623 B.C.
- 602 B.C
Answer: B563 B.C.
The first permanent home of the Aryans in India was – (1600 – 1500 BC)
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sindh
- Gujarat
Answer: APunjab
Who of the following put up a stiff resistance against Alexander ? (Battle of Hydaspes – 326 BC)
- Ambhi
- Mahapadma
- Porus
- All of the above
Answer: CPorus
In his inscriptions, Ashoka calls himself (13th Major Rock Edict)
- Priyadarshi
- Dhammasoka
- Daivaputra
- Devanampriya Priyadarsin
Answer: DDevanampriya Priyadarsin
Which of the following Gupta rulers was known as Vikramaditya ?
- Chandragupta-I
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta-II
- Skandagupta
Answer: CChandragupta-II
Who composed the Allahabad Prasasti of Sumudragupta ? (Pillar edict of Ashoka)
- Kalhana
- Bilhana
- Banabhatta
- Harisena
Answer: DHarisena
In which ancient text you will find the earliest reference to the Varna System ? (Purusha Suktam)
- Manu Samhita
- Rigveda
- Atharva Veda
- Satapatha Brahmana
Answer: BRigveda
Who among the Gupta rulers was known as ‘Lichchavi- dauhitra’ ?
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta II
- Kumargupta
- Skandagupta
Answer: ASamudragupta
The first metal discovered by man was (northern Iraq, 8700 B.C.)
- Iron
- Aluminium
- Zinc
- Copper
Answer: DCopper
The main Buddhist religious texts are written in
- Prakrit
- Sanskrit
- Pali
- Ardha magadhi
Answer: CPali
Alexander stayed in India for
- 16 months
- 19 months
- 20 months
- 24 months
Answer: B19 months
An important port in the time of Satavahanas was
- Sopara
- Tamralipta
- Calicut
- Cochin
Answer: ASopara
Who was known as Amitraghata ?
- Bimbisara
- Bindusara
- Ashoka
- Kalasoka
Answer: BBindusara
Who issued the Nasik Prasasti (Inscription) ?
- Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Samudragupta
- Harshavardhan
- Dharmapala
Answer: AGautamiputra Satakarni
The Lion capital of currency notes was discovered from (250 BCE)
- Bharut
- Sanchi
- Bodh Gaya
- Sarnath
Answer: DSarnath
To which period of Indian history did Aryabhatta and Varahamihira (Scientist and Mathematician respectively) belong ? (Chandragupta II)
- Maurya period
- Gupta period
- Pala period
- Delhi Sultanate
Answer: BGupta period
With the people of which country Harappan people carried trade ? (southern Mesopotamia)
- China
- Iran
- Russia
- Sumer
Answer: DSumer
The oldest school of Indian Philosophy is
- Yoga
- Samkhya
- Vaisesika
- Karma Mimansa
Answer: BSamkhya
Who was Megasthenes?
- Ambassador of Seleucus
- Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya
- A Greek pilgrim
- A Chinese traveller
Answer: AAmbassador of Seleucus
Who discovered the Indus Valley Civilization ? (1921-22)
- Sir Leonard Wooley
- V. S. Agarwal
- Rakhaldas Banerjee
- A. L. Basham
Answer: CRakhaldas Banerjee
Which metal was unknown to the Indus people ?
- Copper
- Iron
- Bronze
- Gold
Answer: BIron
During which period the Vedic Literature was composed ?
- 1000 B.C.
- 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.
- 1500 B.C – 1000 B.C.
- 1200 B.C. – 1000 B.C.
Answer: C1500 B.C – 1000 B.C.
The word Aryan denotes
- Cultivation
- A race
- Pastoral society
- Linguistic group
Answer: DLinguistic group
The “Tripitaka” was written in
- Brahmi
- Kharosti
- Pali
- Sanskrit
Answer: CPali
How many Tirthankars were there in ancient India ?
- 16
- 22
- 23
- 24
Answer: D24
Name the last Tirthankara (1st– Rishabhanatha)
- Parsvanath
- Mahavira
- Siddhartha
- Silbhadra
Answer: BMahavira
Who was the founder of the Nanda dynasty ?
- Bimbisara
- Mahapadmananda
- Ajatasatru
- Dhananda
Answer: BMahapadmananda
Who in ancient India assumed the title ‘amitraghata’ ?
- Ajatasatru
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Bindusara
- Asoka
Answer: CBindusara
Who introduced the Saka era ? (78 AD)
- Bhumaka
- Nahapana
- Rudradaman
- Kanishka (78-110)
Answer: DKanishka (78-110)
When did the Mathura School of Art flourish ?
- Sunga period
- Satavahana period
- Saka period
- Kushana period
Answer: DKushana period
Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty ?
- Chandragupta I
- Srigupta
- Samudragupta
- Skanuagupta
Answer: BSrigupta
Which emperor has been called ‘Napoleon of India’ ?
- Asoka
- Kanishka
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta II Vikramaditya
Answer: CSamudragupta
Where was the capital of Sasanka ?
- Samatata
- Tamralipta
- Karnasuvarna
- Lakhnawati
Answer: CKarnasuvarna
Chandra Gupta Maury defeated
- Poros
- Alexander
- Seleukas
- Ambhi
Answer: CSeleukas
Who was the Court poet of Samudra Gupta ?
- Asvaghosha
- Nagarjuna
- Aryabhatta
- Harishena
Answer: DHarishena
In which year was “Sakabda” started?
- 78 A.D.
- 58 B.C.
- 273 B.C.
- 420 A.D.
Answer: A78 A.D.
Which rulers introduced gold coins in India for the first time?
- Sakas
- Mauryas
- Guptas
- Kushanas
Answer: DKushanas
Indus-valley civilization is called
- Urban
- Rural
- Stone Age
- Iron Age
Answer: AUrban
According to Ceylonese tradition Buddha’s Parinirvana took place in.
- 483 B.C
- 486 B.C
- 543 B.C
- 546 B.C
Answer: A483 B.C
The Principal Sacred Book of the Buddhists is
- Tripitaka
- Astha
- Panchapatika
- Astanga Marga
Answer: ATripitaka
Charvaka was the name of a
- Religions School of thoughts
- Doctor
- Science Scholar
- Wrestler
Answer: AReligions School of thoughts
The ‘Ratha temples’ of Mahabalipuram were constructed in the reign of (630-80, Pallava, Tamilnadu)
- Pulakeshin II
- Narasingha Varman I
- Raja Raja
- Rajcndra Chola
Answer: BNarasingha Varman I
Who is known as ‘Kunik’ in the history of India?
- Bimbisara
- Ajatasharu
- Bindusara
- Ashoka
Answer: BAjatasharu
Surya-Siddhanta was authored by
- Aryabhatta
- Varahamihira
- Bararuchi
- Sushruta
Answer: AAryabhatta
Who among the following kings performed ‘Asvamedh Yajna’?
- Pulakesin I
- Kirtivarman
- Pulakesin II
- Mangalesh
Answer: APulakesin I
Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
- Simuka
- Krishna
- Satakarni I
- Gautamiputra Satakarni
Answer: ASimuka
Who was the first historical emperor of India?
- Bimbisara
- Mahapadmananda
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Vikramaditya
Answer: CChandragupta Maurya
‘Fo-Kuo-King’ was authored by whom? (Chandragupta II)
- It-Tsing
- Fa-Hien
- Hiuen Tsang
- Megasthenes
Answer: BFa-Hien
Who was popularly known as “Indian Machiavelli”?
- Chanakya
- Nana Farnabis
- Abul Fazl
- Alivardi Khan
Answer: AChanakya
Who was the first independent King of Bengal?
- Sasanka
- King Ganesh
- Gopala
- Mahasengupta
Answer: ASasanka
‘Divya’ was the leader of the
- Kaivarta Rebellion
- Kol Rebellion
- Munda Rebellion
- Santal Rebellion
Answer: AKaivarta Rebellion
Asokan Brahmi was first read by
- Cunningham
- Princep
- R.L. Mitra
- Burgess
Answer: BPrincep
Sandhyakara Nandi was the court poet of the
- Pratiharas
- Rashtrakutas
- Senas
- Palas
Answer: DPalas
Which of the following was not a part of the Tripitaka (three baskets)?
- Jatakas
- Vinaya (350 BC)
- Sutta (300 BC)
- Abhidhamma
Answer: AJatakas
According to Buddhist tradition Chandragupta Maurya belonged to the Moriya tribe of
- Shudras
- Vaishyas
- Brahmanas
- Kshatriyas
Answer: DKshatriyas
Which of the following are true with regard to the Gandhara School of Art? (i) Buddha’s figure appears here for the first time, (ii) Its craftsmen used white stone to make images, (iii) It was also known as Greco Buddhist Art. (iv) Its figure were superior to Mathura School of Art.
- i, ii and iii
- i and ii
- i and iv
- iii and iv
Answer: Ai, ii and iii
Whom does the Gayatri mantra in the Rig Veda address? (Vishvamitra)
- Indra
- Agni
- Savitri
- Ushas
Answer: CSavitri
The original name of the Sect which later came to be known as ‘Jaina’ was
- Tirthankaras
- Jina
- Nigranthas
- Arhant
Answer: BJina
The Kalinga war is mentioned in the (262 – 261 BC)
- 13th Rock Edict
- 12th Rock Edict
- Bhabru Rock Edict
- 8th Rock Edict
Answer: A13th Rock Edict
Who of the following were the first rulers to make land grants to the Brahmanas?
- Shungas
- Kanvas
- Satabahanas
- Shakas and Kushanas.
Answer: CSatabahanas
The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the
- Neolithic Period
- Paleolitihic period
- Mesolithic period
- Chalcolithic period
Answer: DChalcolithic period
The finest specimen of Pallava architecture are
- Temples at Madurai
- Temples at Tanjore
- Kailashnath Temple at Ellora
- Rock-cut Ratha temples at Mahabalipurarn
Answer: DRock-cut Ratha temples at Mahabalipurarn
The greatest scholar of Medical Science during Gupta Age
- Bhatta
- Bana
- Charaka
- Bhagabhatta
Answer: CCharaka
Buddhist doctrines are contained in
- Jatakas
- Satapaths
- Upanishads
- Dhammapadas
Answer: DDhammapadas
The most important source of information for the municipal administration of the city of Pataliputra in the Mauryan empire is
- Indra
- Arthasastra
- Mudrarakshasa
- Asokan inscriptions
Answer: BArthasastra
Which of the following Gods does not belong to the Rigvedic period?
- Indra
- Maruts
- Shiva
- Aditi
Answer: CShiva
Whose contemporary was famous grammarian Patanjali?
- Agni Mitra Sunga
- Pushya Mitra Sunga
- Vasudeva Kanva
- Gautami Putra Satakami
Answer: BPushya Mitra Sunga
Chalukyas established their empire in
- Gujrat
- Malwa
- Deccan
- Far South India
Answer: CDeccan
‘Sabha’ & ‘Samiti’ are two democratic institutaion of
- Rigvedic Aryan
- Dravidans
- Hilly Trides of India
- Indus valley people
Answer: ARigvedic Aryan
‘Indica’ was written by
- Gondopbharnes
- Megasthenes
- Vincent Smith
- Wiliam
Answer: BMegasthenes
‘Allahabad Pillar’ inscription was penned by.
- Harisena
- Ravikirti
- Rudradaman
- Banabhatta
Answer: AHarisena
‘Si-U-Ki’ was authored by
- Huen-Tsang
- Fa-Hien
- Megasthences
- I-Tsing
Answer: AHuen-Tsang
‘Ankorvat’ was built by (Cambodia, 12th century)
- Chandragupta II
- Aryabhatta
- Suryavarman
- Kaniska
Answer: CSuryavarman
The famed mathematician of ancient India was
- Kalhana
- Aryabhatta
- Rudrasena
- Abul Fazal
Answer: BAryabhatta
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