Ancient Indian History

1.		The famous cave temples of Elephanta are located in which state of India?

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Madhya Pradesh

Karnataka

2.		Who among the following was the famous ruler of the Pallava dynasty?

Harsha

Vikramaditya II

Rajendra Chola

Mahendravarman I

3.		The famous Harappan site Lothal is located in which present-day state of India?

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Punjab

4.		The famous Khajuraho temples were built during which period?

Mauryan period

Gupta period

Chola period

Chandela period

5.		The ancient city of Pataliputra was located on the banks of which river?

Ganga

Yamuna

Saraswati

Brahmaputra

6.		The famous Brihadeeswara Temple is located in which present-day state of India?

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Kerala

7.		Who among the following was the first Indian king to embrace Buddhism?

Ashoka

Chandragupta Maurya

Harsha

Kanishka

8.		Who was the famous king who built the rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram?

Krishnadevaraya

Harsha

Narasimhavarman I

Shivaji

9.		The famous Ajanta caves were built during which period?

Mauryan period

Gupta period

Chola period

Satavahana period

10.		Who among the following Mauryan rulers was known for his policies of non-violence and religious tolerance?

Chandragupta Maurya

Bindusara

Ashoka

Samudragupta