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 main features of Indo-Greek coins.
Describe the role of the Satavahanas in the development of Indian trade.
Explain the impact of foreign invasions on Indian society and culture during the Post-Mauryan period.
Explain the importance of the Junagadh rock inscription of Rudradaman I.
Explain the significance of the Kanishka’s reign in the history of Buddhism.
Name any two important ports used by the Satavahanas for trade.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'During the reign of Kanishka, the Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir. This council played a crucial role in the development of Mahayana Buddhism.' Based on this information, explain how the religious policies of Kanishka influenced the spread of Buddhism.
The Indo-Greek king Menander is associated with which famous Buddhist text? (1) Milinda Panha (2) Mahavamsa (3) Dipavamsa (4) Arthashastra
The Indo-Greek kingdom was established in which century BCE? (1) 4th (2) 3rd (3) 2nd (4) 1st
The Sakas established their rule in which part of India? (1) Eastern (2) Western (3) Southern (4) Northern
The Satavahanas ruled mainly over which region of India? (1) Northern (2) Eastern (3) Western and Central (4) Southern
The capital city of the Kushana Empire was ________.
The capital of the Satavahana dynasty was ________.
The Indo-Greek rulers introduced ________ art style in India.
The Saka rulers were also known as ________.
True or False: The Sakas were finally defeated by the Satavahana king Gautamiputra Satakarni.
True or False: The Satavahanas followed a matrilineal system of succession.
True or False: The Satavahanas were also known as the Andhras.
True or False: The Shunga dynasty was established immediately after the fall of the Mauryan Empire.
