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] With whom is ‘Junagarh Rock Inscription’ associated? A. Rudradaman B. Bimbisara C. Chandragupta IIPaladini D. Gautamiputra Satakarni Ans: Rudradaman Explanation : The Junagadh rock inscription, found in Junagadh was carved under the orders of King Rudradaman who had obtained the title of Mahakshatrapa. He was the grandson of the famous Mahakshatrapa Chastana and was […]

[1] The university which became famous in the post-Gupta Era was: A. Kanchi B. Taxila C. Nalanda D. Vallabhi Ans: Nalanda Explanation : Nalanda was an ancient centre of higher learning in Bihar, which was a Buddhist centre of learning from the fifth or sixth century A.D. to 1197 CE. Nalanda flourished between the reign […]

[1] Aryabhatta and Kalidasa were in the court of which Gupta Emperor? A. Kumara GuptaI B. Chandra Gupta II C. Samudra Gupta D. Skanda Gupta Ans: Chandra Gupta II Explanation : Aryabhata and Kalidasa adorned the court of Gupta ruler Chandragupta II who was also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya. Kalidasa was a classical Sanskrit writer, […]