General Knowledge
Ancient Indian History
प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास
In Class 10 General Knowledge, under the Indian History chapter, this topic introduces Ancient Indian History through the early development of civilisation, kingdoms, society, culture, religions, and notable achievements in the Indian subcontinent. Students build a chronological understanding of major ancient periods and recognise how their ideas, institutions, art, and learning shaped later Indian history.
Practice questions
The Prayaga Prashasti describes the victories of which Gupta ruler?MediumLevel 1The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited India during the time of which Indian ruler?MediumLevel 1The Kallanai dam is traditionally associated with which Chola ruler?MediumLevel 1In the Sangam age, what is considered the traditional emblem of the Chera rulers?MediumLevel 1Which was the main capital of the Pandya kingdom in the Sangam age?MediumLevel 1Most of Ashoka's inscriptions were written in which script?MediumLevel 1The Lumbini pillar inscription confirms which fact?MediumLevel 1Charaka Samhita is an important text related to which subject?MediumLevel 1Sushruta is especially famous in ancient India for which field?MediumLevel 1In which text did Brahmagupta discuss mathematics and rules related to zero?MediumLevel 1What is the commonly accepted meaning of the name Mohenjo-daro?MediumLevel 1Dholavira is a Harappan site famous for which feature?MediumLevel 1Kalibangan is famous for which special archaeological evidence?MediumLevel 1Why is Mehrgarh considered important in ancient South Asia?MediumLevel 1The Junagadh inscription is associated with which Shaka ruler?MediumLevel 1Who is considered the author of the play Mudrarakshasa?MediumLevel 1Brihat Samhita is the famous work of which scholar?MediumLevel 1The Rath temples of Mahabalipuram are associated with the art of which dynasty?MediumLevel 1Rakhigarhi is a major Harappan site located in which present Indian state?MediumLevel 2What was a major feature of Harappan town planning?MediumLevel 2