UPSC QUIZ- ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL HISTORY

Q) The following ruler defeated King Harshavardhan on the banks of the Narmada River, patronized several scholars including Ravikirtti, who composed his Aihole inscription, and subjugated the Kadamba capital at Banavasi while forcing the Gangas of Mysore to recognize his suzerainty.
Which ruler is being described in the passage above?

Q) With reference to the economy of the Harappan civilization, which of the following statements are correct?

1. The economy of Harappa was primarily a self-sufficient, closed economy.
2. Barter was the primary method of exchange.
3. Lothal was an important center for the bead-making industry in the Harappan civilization.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

Q) Consider the following statements about the society during the Rig Vedic period:

1. Women participated in assemblies and took part in sacrificial rituals.
2. Remarriage of widows was completely forbidden.
3. Child marriage was commonly practiced during the Rig Vedic period.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Q) Consider the following statements about the 'Battle of Ten Kings' mentioned in the Rigveda:

1. The battle was fought on the river Askini, which is now known as the Chenab.
2. The battle resulted in the victory of the Purus, establishing their supremacy.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Q) Which of the following statements is correct regarding Tauhid-i-ilahi, the new faith introduced by Akbar?