GK INFOPEDIA

[1] Who was the author of Telugu Work Amuktamalyada? A. Harihara B. Devaraya C. Krishnadevaraya D. Bukka Ans: Krishnadevaraya Explanation : Krishnadevaraya (1509-1530), the greatest” emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, composed Amuktamalyada. Considered a masterpiece in Telugu literature, the epic poem is believed to have been written and dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. The administration of […]

[1] Poet Kalidasa lived in the court of – A. Chandragupta Maurya B. Samudragupta C. Chandragupta Vikramaditya D. Harsha Ans: Chandragupta Vikramaditya Explanation : Kalidasa is generally associated with Chandragupta II who was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India. It was during his reign that the Gupta Empire […]

[1] The headquarters of the Ghadar Party was at – A. Karachi B. Moscow C. Berlin D. San Francisco Ans: San Francisco Explanation : The Ghadar Party, initially the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was formed in 1913 in the United States under the leadership of Har Dayal, with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president. The […]

[1] Name the oldest Indian civilization. A. Indus Valley civilization B. Mesopotamian civization C. Egyptian civilization D. None of these Ans: Indus Valley civilization Explanation : Indus Valley civilization was the oldest civilization to have flourished in the Indian subcontinent. Gener ally dated between 3000 B.C to 1800 B.C, it was one of three early […]

[1] The greatest king of the Pratihara dynasty was – A. Vatsaraj B. Bhoj (Mihir-Bhoj) C. Dantidurga D. Nagbhatta II Ans: Bhoj (Mihir-Bhoj) Explanation : Mihira Bhoja I (836-885 CE) or Bhoja I is considered as the greatest and most powerful ruler of the Pratihara dynasty. At its height, Bhoja’s empire extended to Narmada River […]

[1] The ‘Kannauj assembly organised by Harsha was held in honour of – A. Fa-Hiern B. Itsing C. Hieun-Tsang D. Megasthenes Ans: Hieun-Tsang Explanation : The convocation of an assembly at Kannauj was one of the most significant events of the reign of Harsha. The purpose of this assembly was to simplify the doctrines of […]

[1] Name the Republic which was a confederacy of tribes in the 6th century B.C. A. Gandhara B. Vatji C. Kosala D. Avanti Ans: Vatji Explanation : Vajiji or Vrilji was a confederacy in the 6th century B.C. The rulers of Vajji were a confederacy of the eight clans (atthakula) of whom the Vajjis, the […]

[1] In Mohanjadaro, the largest building is: A. the great bath B. a granary C. the Pillared Hall D. a two storeyed house Ans: a granary Explanation : The Great Granary of Harappa was the largest building of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was about 45 meters long and 15 meters wide. It was meant […]

[1] Who was called Lichchavi Dau2 hitra? A. Chandragupta I B. Skandagupta C. Kumaragupta D. Samudragupta Ans: Chandragupta I Explanation : Chandragupta I was known as Lichchavidauhl tra. His marriage with the Lichchavi Princess Kuma radevi was one of the significant events in the Gupta rule. The importance o this marriage can be known further […]

[1] Who was the author of Telugu Work Amuktamalyada? A. Harihara B. Devaraya C. Krishnadevaraya D. Bukka Ans: Krishnadevaraya Explanation : Krishnadevaraya (1509-1530), the greatest” emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, composed Amuktamalyada. Considered a masterpiece in Telugu literature, the epic poem is believed to have been written and dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. The administration of […]