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Who wrote Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?

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Important Questions on Ancient Indian History

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Which of the following(s) ancient Tamil Kingdoms came to be known from Sangam Literature?
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Who is the author of Manimekalai?
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Match the following Dynasties with their Capitals.

Dynasty Capital
A) Cheras P) Uraiyur, Puhar
B) Cholas Q) Vanji
C) Pandyas R) Madurai

 

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Who of the following sage is also known as the 'Father of Tamil Literature'?
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The famous ‘Kadaram Campaign’ was undertaken by which Indian Kingdom?
 
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Who was the President of the third Sangam held at Madurai?
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What was the main occupation of the people during the Sangam age?
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Which of the following was not an important port during the Sangam Age?
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Which twelfth century Sanskrit scholar was first responsible for the compilation of 'Nibandhas' or digests of epic and Puranic texts?
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Who was the President of the second Sangam held at Kapadapuram under the Patronage of Pandya King?
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In Sanskrit sources, the usage of the words "Yona", "Yauna", "Yonaka", "Yavana" or "Javana" appears repeatedly, and particularly in relation to the_____.
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Which of these is NOT one of the so-called ‘Five Epics’ (the five great poems) attributed to the Sangam age? 
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Which of the following river was the lifeline of Pandya state in south India?
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Senguttuvan was the most famous ruler of which of the following dynasty of the Sangam Period?
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 Which river is praised in the fifth-century Tamil epic, Silappadikaram?
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Among the following, the Sangam texts most prominently mention which of the following ports? 
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In which language, the Sangam literature is compiled?
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Cotyledons are also called-
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The Goddess 'Kannagi' whose many temples were erected during the 'Sangam Age' was the goddess of :
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'Sangam literature' is: