Books of Ancient India

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Books of Ancient India: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Books of Ancient India, Tamil Epics in Ancient India, Puranas, Sanskrit Epics in Ancient India, Ancient Indian Folklore, Ancient Indian Science Books, Aryabhata, etc.

Important Questions on Books of Ancient India

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Who composed the work of Mrichhakatikam?

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What is the name of the literature produced by the ancient Tamilian poets?

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Dipvamsa and Mahavamsa give us ample information about which ancient rulers?

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Which book is an interpretation of philosophical doctrines contained in the Sutta Pitaka?

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Besides the Tripitakas, what other writings are an important part of Buddhist literature?

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Ramayana is written in which language?

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Asvaghosha, the writer of Buddhacharita belonged to the court of which ruler?

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The Ramayana was originally composed by _____ in Sanskrit.

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Sita was abducted by Ravana.

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Meghaduta is a famous poem composed by Tulsidas.

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_____ is recognised as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.(Valmiki/ Ved Vyas)

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_____ developed a scientific explanation for eclipses.  (Aryabhata / Kalidasa / Ilango)

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Silappadikaram was composed by _____. (Sivashankari / Ilango Adigal)

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Silappadikaram was composed by Ilango.

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 Aryabhata was a famous storyteller.

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 The Jatakas and the Panchatantra are collections of stories told by birds and animals.

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It was Ravana who abducted Rama’s wife Sita.

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Meghaduta is a famous poem which is composed by Tulsidas.

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Kannagi is the wife of Kovalan, mentioned in the Silappadikaram.

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 The Bhagavad Gita was included in the Ramayana.