Indian History. Important ancient MCQs
1. Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following dynasties in ancient India? [A] Vakataka [B] Kakatiya [C] Kalachuri [D] Chalukyas of Badami Hide Answer Correct Answer: A [Vakataka ] Notes: Vindhyashakti (c. 250 – c. 270 CE) was the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya. 2. Which of the following ancient Indian sages did not make substantial contribution to the YOGĀCĀRA (Yogachara) philosophical tradition?. [A] Vasubandhu [B] Dinnaga [C] Dharmakirti [D] Nagarjuna Hide Answer Correct Answer: D [ Nagarjuna ] Notes: YOGĀCĀRA is a Buddhist philosophical tradition that emphasized idealism. The earliest known text of the school is the Mahāyānasūtrālam kāra attributed to Asanga (c. fifth century CE). Others who contributed to the tradition included Vasubandhu, Dinnāga and Dharmakīrti. 3. Which of the following rulers were closely associated with Yuehzhi nomadic people? ...