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The following persons came to India at one time or another

1. Fa-hien

2. I-Tsing

3. Megasthenese

4. Huen-Tsang

The correct chronological sequence of their visits is

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Important Questions on Ancient History

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 44
In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?
 
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 45
Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 46

The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 47

Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct?

1. The temple architecture of South Indian style of architecture reached the pinnacle of glory during the Chola reign.

2. Brihadeswara temple at Gangikonda Cholapuram was built by Rajendra-I

3. The system of cavalry in South is a contribution of the Cholas.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 48
Which of the following statements is true in the early medieval period?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 49

Consider the following statements about Sufism

1. The Sufism were critical of the dogmatic definitions and scholastic methods of interpreting the Quran and Sunna (traditions of the Prophet) adopted by the theologians.

2. The Sufis sought an interpretation of the Quran on the basis of their personal experience.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 50

Match the following
    List I                   List II

A. Ur                    1. Its meaning was restricted to Brahmin of the village

B. Nagarani          2. A general assembly in village consisting of tax Paying residents

C. Sabha              3. Was found more commonly in trade centres such as cities and towns

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 8>Q 51
The famous work on astronomy 'Surya Siddhanta' had been revised and referred by which one of the following?