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Important Questions on History of West Bengal

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The first ruler of Magadha from the Haryanka dynasty was _____.
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Consider the following statements:

(I) Pundra dynasty was in Northern Bengal.

(II) Paundraka Vasudeva was the legendary leader of the Pundra dynasty.

(III) Vasudeva united the three regions, i.e. Pundra, Vanga, and Kirata.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

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Which period in West Bengal is considered as the Early Vedic period ?
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The earliest reference to the Suhmas and their country is found in the:
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King Shashanka's capital was Karnasuvarna. It is now known as:
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Where was the capital of Shashanka?
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When Alexander attacked India, which of the following dynasties ruled the country?
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The legendary leader of the Pundra dynasty was:
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Shashanka belonged to the:
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Which pair is incorrect?

List-I List-II
(a) Anga Kingdom The Mahabharata
(b) Vanga Kingdom The Ramayana
(c) Suhmas Kingdom Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samatata Kingdom The Allahabad Prashasti
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Name the Gupta ruler when the whole of Bengal and Assam included in the Gupta dynasty?
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The last king of the Malla dynasty in Bengal was:
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The rulers of the Nanda dynasty were framed for the:
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The capital of Anga kingdom was:
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Which of the following rulers developed a calendar in Bengal?
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The contemporary neighbouring states of Vanga kingdom included:
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Pundras inhabiting the region of Bengal were referred by which other name?

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Match the following:

  List-I   List-II
A Bindusara i Gupta Dynasty
B Ghatotkacha ii Malla Dynasty
C Shashanka iii Mauryan Dynasty
D Kalipada Singh Thakur iv Gauda Dynasty
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The earliest reference of Samatata Kingdom is found in the:
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Mauryan dynasty expanded to the: