Post-Mauryan Kingdoms
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Post-Mauryan Kingdoms starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the administrative system of the Satavahanas.
Describe the role of Kanishka in the spread of Buddhism.
Discuss the economic contributions of the Satavahanas to ancient India.
Explain the impact of foreign invasions on Indian society and culture during the post-Mauryan period.
Explain the importance of the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman I.
Explain the significance of the Fourth Buddhist Council held under Kanishka.
Explain the significance of the Indo-Greek rule in the context of Indian art and culture.
Name the famous Buddhist monastery built during the Satavahana period.
The Satavahana king Gautamiputra Satakarni is known for defeating which foreign power? (1) Indo-Greeks, (2) Shakas, (3) Parthians, (4) Kushanas
The Satavahanas followed which religion predominantly? (1) Jainism, (2) Buddhism, (3) Zoroastrianism, (4) Christianity
The Shaka era began in which year? (1) 78 CE, (2) 57 BCE, (3) 320 CE, (4) 273 BCE
Which dynasty is credited with the earliest use of Prakrit in inscriptions? (1) Satavahanas, (2) Kushanas, (3) Shungas, (4) Guptas
The capital of the Kushan Empire was ________.
The Indo-Greek coins were notable for their ________ inscriptions.
The Indo-Greek king Menander is also known in Indian sources as ________.
The Indo-Greek king who is mentioned in the Buddhist text 'Milinda Panha' is ________.
True or False: The Indo-Parthians were also known as Pahlavas.
True or False: The Kushanas were of Central Asian origin.
True or False: The Satavahanas issued coins with bilingual inscriptions.
True or False: The Satavahanas were also known as the Andhras.
