A8. Gupta Period Flashcards
1
Q
navratans of Chandragupta II court
A
Amarsimha, Dhanvantri, Harisena, Kalidasa, Kshapanaka, Sanku, Varahamihira, Vararuchi and Vetalbhatta
2
Q
Which pillar inscriptions have
recorded the achievements of Samudra Gupta, who was known as the ‘Napoleon of India’ for his conquests
A
Allahabad pillar
3
Q
During the Gupta period, Gold
coins were called by which names
A
Dinaras
4
Q
which period has been
described as the ‘golden age’ of Indian history.
A
Gupta Period
5
Q
The last recognised king of the
Gupta line was
A
Vishnugupta
6
Q
The Gupta imposed a fine
called_____which was a plough tax
paid by every cultivator owing a
plough
A
Halvakara
7
Q
Who was the founder of
Vakataka dynasty in the third century
A
Vindhya shakti
8
Q
major Gupta Rulers
A
- Chandragupta I(319-334 AD)
- Samudragupta(335-380 AD)
- Chandragupta II (380-414 AD) also known as Vikramaditya
- Kumargupta (415-455AD)
- Skandagupta (455- 467 AD).
