Gupta Period

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Gupta Period: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Gupta Dynasty, Reign of Chandragupta II, Chandragupta I, Reign of Samudragupta, Sangam Age, Mahabharata and Ramayana Epics, Puranas & Guptas in the Field of Sanskrit Literature etc.

Important Questions on Gupta Period

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Who composed the Puranas?

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Which was the capital of the Cheras in the Sangam Age?

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Which Gupta ruler was the first to use the title 'Maharaj-adhiraja'?

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Kalidasa was a contemporary of which Gupta ruler?

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Which text is also known as 'Adikavya'?

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Which Gupta ruler was given the title of 'Kaviraj'?

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According to 'The Ramayana', Ratnakar was the other name of ______.

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According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the shape of _____ in order to rescue the earth, which had sunk into the water.

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Consider the following statements;

1. Kamban, an eminent Tamil writer wrote Ramakatai which was the Tamil version of  Valmiki 's Ramayana.

2. Abdul Qadir Badauni translated Ramayana into Persian in accordance with the wishes of Akbar.

Select the code for correct statements:

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Name the dictionary composed by Amarasimha.

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Who wrote Mrichakatika?

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Name a play written by Kalidasa.

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Which Gupta emperor had the title ‘Vikramaditya’?

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Which emperor’s details are available on Allahabad inscription?

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The great poet who had the title ‘Kavi Guru Tilaka’ _____ (Abhijnana Shankutala/ Vishakadutta).

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The book ‘Mudrarakshasa’ written by _____ (Vishakadutta/ Mahakavi Kalidas).

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The Gupta King who won ‘Kaviraja’ title _____ (Chandragupta/ Samudragupta).

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Allahabad pillar inscription was created by _____ (Samudragupta/ Chandragupta).

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The total number of Puranas are

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Which of these epics is also known as Satasahsri Samhita?