UPPSC PCS · General Studies Paper 1 · History of India
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryan, Gupta, Harsha, post-Gupta dynasties.
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The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization because:
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Which of the following Vedas contains charms and spells to ward off evils and diseases?
Q3 · Ancient India · HARD
The Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka was presided over by:
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The ancient university of Nalanda was established during the period of which dynasty?