Gupta period Flashcards
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Gupta Period date
(319 AD-540 AD)
This period is referred to as
the Classical Age’ or
Gupta was succeeded by his son
Ghatotkach who also inherited the title of Maharaja.
Chandragupta 1 Was the first Gupta ruler to assume the title of
Maharajadhiraja
What is the venue of the first Sangam?.
.Ten-Madurai (Old capital of Pandyas
.Who was the chairman of the first Sangam?.
.Agastasya (Agattiyar).
.Is there a surviving text from the first Sangam?.
.No.
.What is the venue of the second Sangam?.
.Kapatapuram (engulfed in sea).
.Who was the founder chairman of the second Sangam?.
.Agastaya.
.Who was the later chairman of the second Sangam?.
.Tolkapiyar.
.Is there a surviving text from the second Sangam?.
.Tolkappiyam.
.What is the venue of third Sangam?.
.North Madurai Nakkiar.
.Is there a surviving text from third Sangam and what are they named?.
.Yes
.Who was the king who started the Gupta Era in 319-20 AD?.
.Chandragupta I.
.Who was the Lichchhavi princess that Chandragupta I married?.
.Kumaradevi.
.What was the name of the original type of gold coins issued by Chandragupta I?.
.Dinaras.
.Who was the greatest king of Gupta dynasty and the author of Prayaga Prasasti?.
.Samudragupta.
.Who was the court poet of Samudragupta who composed the Prayaga Prasasti?.
.Harisena.
.What was the title given to Samudragupta by V.A Smith for his military campaigns?.
.The Indian Napoleon.
.What was the title given to Samudragupta by Harisena for his poetic skills?.
.Kaviraja (king of poets).
.What was the name of the ritual performed by Samudragupta to demonstrate his supremacy over other kings?.
.Ashvamedha (horse sacrifice).
.What was the name of the Chinese writer who mentioned that Samudragupta sent an embassy to China?.
.Wang-Hiuen Tse.
Who was Samudragupta according to Chinese writer Wang-Hiuen-Tse?
A Vaishnavite
What did Meghavarnam. king of Sri Lanka send an embassy to Samudragupta for?
Permission to build a monastery for Buddhist pilgrims at Bodh Gaya
Who succeeded Samudragupta?
Ramagupta
Why was Ramagupta known as a coward and impotent king?
He agreed to surrender his queen Dhruvadevi to Saka invader.
How did Chandragupta II resolve the issue with the Saka invader demanding Queen Dhruvadevi?
He went in disguise of the queen with a view to kill the hated enemy and succeeded in killing the Saka ruler.
Who was the ruler of The Gupta Dynasty during 319-334 AD?
Chandragupta I
Who was the ruler of The Gupta Dynasty during 335-380 AD?
Samudragupta
Who was the ruler of The Gupta Dynasty in 380 AD?
Ramagupta
Who was the ruler of The Gupta Dynasty during 380-414 AD?
Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
Who was the ruler of The Gupta Dynasty during 415-455 AD?
Kumaragupta I(Mahendraditya)
Who ruled The Gupta Dynasty from 455-467 AD?
Skandagupta
Who ruled The Gupta Dynasty from 467-500 AD?
Purugupta. Kumaragupta II. Budhagupta. and Vainyagupta
What is the name of the nomadic tribe that invaded India in 458 AD?
Huns
What is the name of the Gupta ruler who checked the Huns effectively?
Skandagupta
What is the name of the founder of the Vakataka empire?
Pravarasena I
What is the name of the inscription that contains the prashasti of Samudragupta?
Prayaga/Allahabad Stone Pillar
What is the name of the inscription that is a royal charter of Chandragupta II?
Nalanda Copper Plate
What is the name of the inscription that is a prashasti of Skandagupta?
Junagarh Rock
What is the name of the inscription that is a royal charter of Budhagupta?
Paharpur Copper Plate
What is the term used for the nine gems of Chandragupta II?
Navaratna
Who was the poet who wrote Ramayana among the Navaratna?
Kautsa
Who was the astronomer who wrote Panchasiddhantika among the Navaratna?
Varahamihira
Who was the lexicographer who wrote Amarakosa among the Navaratna?
Amarasimha
Who was the poet who wrote Raghuvamsa and Abhijnana Shakuntalam among the Navaratna?
Kalidasa
Who was the son and successor of Chandragupta II?
Kumaragupta I
Which god did Kumaragupta I worship?
Kartikeyan
Which famous centre of learning did Kumaragupta I found?
Nalanda Mahavihara
Who was the last great ruler of the Gupta dynasty?
Skandagupta
Which foreign invaders did Skandagupta defeat?
Huns
When did the first example of Sati appear in Gupta time?
510 AD
Where did the first example of Sati occur?
Eran in Madhya Pradesh
What is the name of the inscription that mentions the first example of Sati?
Bhanugupta’s Eran Inscription
What was Manusmriti translated into English as?
Institutes of Hindoo Law by William Jones.
What is Abhijnana Shakuntalam recognized for and who translated it in English?
Recognition of Shakuntala. translated in English by William Jones.
Who is known as the Shakespeare of India?
Kalidasa.
What is the story of Mrichchhakatika (‘the clay cart’) about?
The story of poor brahman Charudatta and the virtuous courtesan Vasantasena. notable for its realistic depiction of city life.
What is Kamsutra known for?
It is the earliest book on sex.
How was Brahmasidhanta translated in Arabic under what title?
Sind Hind.
What are the three categories of architecture during the Gupta period?
Rock-cut caves. structural temples. and stupas.
What are some examples of rock-cut caves from this period?
Ajanta and Ellora Group (Maharashtra) and Bagh (MP).
What are some features of structural temples from this period?
They have a garbha griha (shrine room) where the image of god is placed. and they display images of Vishnu. Shiva. and other gods.
What are some examples of stupas from this period?
Mirpur khas (Sindh). Dhammekh (Saranath) and Ratnagiri (Orissa).
