Gupta Period
- Which dynasty constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple?
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Rashtrakuta constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple. Kailash Temple is situated near the village of Ellora, 30 km from Aurangabad. The temple is considered as one of the most astonishing buildings in the history of architecture. This is one of the largest 34 excavations at Ellora, which took almost a century. Kailash Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol measures 109 feet wide by 164 feet long.
Correct Option: A
Rashtrakuta constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple. Kailash Temple is situated near the village of Ellora, 30 km from Aurangabad. The temple is considered as one of the most astonishing buildings in the history of architecture. This is one of the largest 34 excavations at Ellora, which took almost a century. Kailash Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol measures 109 feet wide by 164 feet long.
- The Lakshman Era was started by which of the following dynasty?
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The Lakshman Era was started by Senas dynasty. Vijaysen the second rular of this dynasty defeated the last Pala emperor Madanapala and established his reign. Ballal Sena indroduced caste system in Bengal and made Nabadwip the capital.The fourth king of this dynasty Lakshaman Sena expanded the empire beyong Bengal to Bihar, Assam, Orissa and probably to Baranasi.
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The Lakshman Era was started by Senas dynasty. Vijaysen the second ruler of this dynasty defeated the last Pala emperor Madanapala and established his reign. Ballal Sena introduced caste system in Bengal and made Nabadwip the capital.The fourth king of this dynasty Lakshaman Sena expanded the empire beyond Bengal to Bihar, Assam, Orissa and probably to Varanasi.
- Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by
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Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by Pulkesin II. When Pulakesin II (c. ad 610-643), eldest son of Kirtivarman, came of age, he claimed the throne at Vatapi but was resisted by his uncle, Mangalesa. With the assistance of his brothers Vishnuvardhana and Jayasimha, Pulakesin defeated and killed Mangalesa and ascended the throne in c. ad 610.
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Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by Pulkesin II. When Pulakesin II (c. ad 610-643), eldest son of Kirtivarman, came of age, he claimed the throne at Vatapi but was resisted by his uncle, Mangalesa. With the assistance of his brothers Vishnuvardhana and Jayasimha, Pulakesin defeated and killed Mangalesa and ascended the throne in c. ad 610.
- Who sent Heiun-Tsang as an envoy to Harsha's court?
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Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.
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Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.
- Where was the capital of Sasanka?
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Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.
Correct Option: C
Tai Tsung sent Hiuen-Tsang as envoy to Harsha's court. According to the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, who visited his kingdom in 636, Harsha built numerous Stupas in the name of Buddha. Xuanzang entered a grand competition organized by Harsha and won the theological debate. Harsha also became a patron of art and literature. He made numerous endowments to the University at Naianda.