Ancient Indian History

The Second Buddhist Council is considered associated with Vaishali. For exams remember Buddhist councils and places in order.

Mahapajapati Gotami is regarded among the first Buddhist nuns. For exams connect her with the role of women in the Buddhist Sangha.

Ambapali was a famous courtesan of Vaishali and a figure in Buddhist tradition. For exams remember Vaishali with Buddhist and republican contexts.

Satya is an important great vow of Jainism. For exams remember the meanings of the five vows separately.

In Jainism, Asteya means not taking anything that has not been freely given; simply, it means not stealing. Non-violence refers to Ahimsa, while speaking the truth refers to Satya, so these are separate vows. Exam tip: Remember the five Jain great vows—Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha.

Punch marked coins were useful in trade and transactions. For exams treat coins as evidence of economic life.

Barabar caves are famous for Mauryan rock cut architecture and polished surfaces. For exams also connect them with Ashoka and Ajivikas.

The Ajivikas are considered to have received patronage from Ashoka and Dasharatha. For exams remember Barabar caves in this context.

Rudradaman's Junagadh inscription is in Sanskrit. For exams remember it among early Sanskrit inscriptions.

The Junagadh inscription mentions the repair of Sudarshana Lake. For exams connect it with the history of water management.

Indo Greek coins often have bilingual legends. For exams treat coins as political and cultural sources.

Ashvaghosha was a famous Buddhist scholar associated with Kanishka's period. For exams also connect him with Buddhacharita.

Buddhacharita is considered a work of Ashvaghosha. For exams identify from the name that it is based on Buddha's life.

Copper plate inscriptions provide information about land grants in the Gupta period. For exams treat copper plates as administrative sources.

The Gupta period shows development of structural temple architecture. For exams connect the Gupta period with temple architecture.

Udayagiri caves are linked with Gupta art and religious symbols. For exams include them as examples of Gupta art.

The iron pillar of Mehrauli is evidence of ancient Indian metallurgical skill. For exams connect it with rust resistant iron technology.

Abhijnanashakuntalam tells the story of Shakuntala and Dushyanta. For exams remember it as a drama by Kalidasa.

Raghuvamsha is a famous poetic work of Kalidasa. For exams remember the list of major works of Kalidasa.

The correct answer is A, Sanskrit drama. Bhasa is traditionally regarded as one of the earliest important Sanskrit dramatists. Several plays are attributed to him, including Svapnavasavadatta, Pratijnayaugandharayana, and dramas based on episodes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana traditions. His works are valued for their lively plots, dramatic presentation, and treatment of well-known characters. The other options refer to different fields: medicine is associated with classical medical traditions, economics with texts such as the Arthashastra, and town planning with archaeological and administrative evidence. Therefore, Bhasa’s recognized literary field is Sanskrit theatre and drama.