Q 25. Fa-hien's Journey to India (Ancient History)
Q25. Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of
- Fa-hien, also known as Faxian, was a Chinese Buddhist monk and pilgrim who traveled to India in the early 5th century.
- His journey to India took place during the reign of Chandragupta II, who ruled from approximately 380 to 415 CE.
- Fa-hien's travels were primarily motivated by his desire to acquire Buddhist texts and to visit sacred Buddhist sites.
- During his time in India, Fa-hien documented his observations and experiences, providing valuable insights into the culture, society, and religious practices of the period.
- Chandragupta II's reign is often considered a golden age in Indian history, marked by prosperity, cultural development, and the flourishing of arts and sciences.
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With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote
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With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as
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With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana. 3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta - II. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to forced labor (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
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With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD. 2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD. 3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD. 4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- The Sushruta Samhita(around 6th century BC) mentioned that Sushruta was a surgeon.
- Hence, statements 1 is correct.
- Statement 3 can be attributed to Aryabhatta’s Surya Siddhanta (505 CE).
- Statement 4 can be attributed to Brahamgupta (597- 668CE).
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There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is the paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?
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The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?
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Mrichhakatikam, an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka, deals with
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A: The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns. R: There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period.
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Which one of the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period?
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Mrichchakatika – Shudraka 2. Buddhacharita – Vasubandhu 3. Mudrarakshasha – Vishakhadatt 4. Harshacharita – Banabhatta Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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Ancient Indian art and architecture reached its zenith during the period of
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Which of the following statements is not correct about Nalanda University?
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Idol worship was started in
- Idol worship started during Gupta period.
- Gupta Period was marked by great transformation in Hinduism and Buddhism.
- With the rise of sects like Shaiva, Vaishnava or Shakta in Hinduism, rise of Mahayana form of Buddhism and development of temples, it can be inferred that idol worship started during Gupta period in true sense.
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The worship of idols started in India in