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About the Topic: Significance of Satavahana Rule covers the political, economic and cultural contributions of the Satavahana dynasty in Ancient India. Practice MCQ Questions with detailed answers and explanations.
With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as:
Correct Answer:
(A) Ports handling foreign trade
During Gupta period there was flourishing external and internal trade. Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were ports handling foreign trade.
Ques: 2
The game of ‘Chess’ is said to have originated in –
Correct Answer:
(D)
India
The game of chess originated in India during the Gupta period was known as ‘Chaturanga.’ It reached Iran and then Europe from India.
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What was the significance of the Satavahana dynasty in the early history of the Deccan?
Correct Answer:
(A) They established a large state covering the entire Deccan region.
The Satavahana dynasty was significant because it was the first to establish a large state that covered the entire Deccan region. This marked a shift from fragmented, pre-tribal chiefdoms to a unified political entity, laying the foundation for the later development of South Indian culture.
Ques: 4
Which legacy did the Satavahana dynasty benefit from in forming their state?
Correct Answer:
(A) The Megalithic legacy that created military, artisanal, and agricultural preconditions.
The Satavahana dynasty, which ruled in the Deccan region of India from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE, significantly benefited from the Megalithic legacy. This legacy provided the dynasty with a foundation for military, artisanal, and agricultural development, enabling them to establish and maintain their state. The Megalithic era, characterized by the construction of large stone structures, also facilitated advancements in these areas, laying the groundwork for the Satavahana empire.
Ques: 5
What significant event occurred during the reign of Gautamiputra Satakani?
Correct Answer:
(A) The revival of Satavahana power
Gautamiputra Satakarni, a Satavahana ruler, is celebrated for restoring the dynasty's power after a period of decline, especially against the Shakas. His reign is marked by significant military achievements, including the defeat of various groups, including the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas), Pahlavas (Indo-Parthians), and Yavanas (Indo-Greeks), according to his mother's Nashik inscription. He is also known for claiming to be the sole Brahmana who defeated the Shakas and destroyed Kshatriya rulers.