IAS 1998 — Ancient History
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8 Ancient History Questions from 1998
Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?
What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India? 1. Gold coins 2. Punch marked silver coins 3. Iron plough 4. Urban culture Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): According to Ashoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion. Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because:
The concept of Eight-fold path forms the theme of:
[Image: image] The given map relates to:
The Ashoka major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts:
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Lothal: | Ancient dockyard 2. Sarnath: | First Sermon of Buddha 3. Rajgir: | Lion capital of Ashoka 4. Nalanda: | Great seat of Buddhist learning Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes: