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2003 Ancient History Practice Questions

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PYQ 2003Ancient HistoryGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following statements:
1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
2. The Cholas sent an expedition against the Sailendra empire of South-East Asia and conquered some of the areas.

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PYQ 2003Ancient HistoryGS1
Diff:Standard

Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by:

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PYQ 2003Ancient HistoryGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements:
1. Vardhaman Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka
2. Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Koshalan dynasty
3. Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, belonged to Benaras.

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PYQ 2003Ancient HistoryGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements:
1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana Minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne.
3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras.

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