29(Nagardhan Excavations) Flashcards
1
Q
where is Nagardhan
A
Nagpur MH
2
Q
The excavations are related to which dynasty
A
Vakataka
3
Q
what was the time of vakatak
A
They rulled regions of Guj,MP,MH,Kar,AP etc from 250AD to 500AD
4
Q
who is its founder
A
Vindhyashakti
5
Q
what is their greatest contributions
A
Rock cut buddist chaitya and viharas of Ajantha under patronage of Harishena
6
Q
what was their diety
A
Elephnat
7
Q
was it a buddhist dynasty
A
Nope it was a Bramhanical dynasty
They followed Vaishnav sect
8
Q
what are the results of excavations
A
Seals were found during the rule of Queen Prabhavatigupta in Bramhi script
9
Q
who was Queen Prabhavatigupta
A
Daughter of Gupta dynasty and wife of Rudrasena 2 of Vakataka
She propogated Vaishnava sect
