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Q1Consider the following statements regarding Samudragupta: 1. He is often described as the ‘Napoleon of India’ by some historians. 2. His achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription composed by Harisena. 3. He extended his control into the far south of the Indian peninsula. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Who among the following Gupta rulers is known for issuing the maximum number of gold coins?MediumSolve →Q3With reference to the administration under the Gupta Empire, which of the following statements is correct?MediumSolve →Q4Consider the following pairs: 1. Kumaradevi – Wife of Chandragupta I 2. Harisena – Court poet of Chandragupta II 3. Kalidasa – Contemporary of Samudragupta Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q5Which of the following literary works are correctly associated with the Gupta period? 1. Abhijnanasakuntalam – Kalidasa 2. Mrichchhakatika – Sudraka 3. Charaka Samhita – CharakaMediumSolve →Q6The iron pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi, is associated with which Gupta ruler?MediumSolve →Q7Which inscription gives detailed information about Samudragupta’s conquests?MediumSolve →Q8Which of the following is true regarding Fa-Hien’s visit to India?MediumSolve →Q9Q₉. Match the following: Site Feature 1. Ajanta A. Fresco paintings 2. Nalanda B. Ancient university 3. Udayagiri C. Rock-cut caves associated with GuptasMediumSolve →Q10Which Gupta king is credited with adopting the title ‘Vikramaditya’?MediumSolve →

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