Ancient History MCQs

1. Who wrote Rajatarangini, the first historical record of Kashmir?

2. Which district is bounded by Srinagar in the north and Anantnag in the south and east?

3. Which of the following was a discovery at Burzahom?

4. Who was known as the Samudragupta of Kashmir?

5. Which ancient text mentions that Kashmir was once a lake drained by Rishi Kashyapa?

6. What archaeological evidence suggests early settlements in Kashmir?

7. Which famous temple was built by Lalitaditya?

8. Which period saw the construction of menhirs (large stone monuments)?

9. Who founded the city of Pravarasenpura (modern Srinagar)?

10. Which Kushan ruler organized the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir?

11. Which philosophy emphasizes the unity of the soul with Lord Shiva?

12. What was the capital of the Kambojas, as mentioned in the Mahabharata?

13. Which dynasty was founded by Durlabhavardhana?

14. Which traveler called Kashmir as Kashi-Mi-Lo?

15. Where is the Burzahom site located?

16. Which ruler sent the Buddhist missionary Majjhantika to Kashmir?

17. What was the main focus of the 4th Buddhist Council?

18. Which dynasty ruled Kashmir before the Karkotas?

19. Which text was written by Abhinavagupta?

20. Who built the city of Srinagari (Pandrethan)?

21. Which region was referred to as Kasperia by the Greeks?

22. Who was the first king of Kashmir, according to Rajatarangini?

23. Which ruler was known for destroying Buddhist shrines?

24. Who wrote Shivasutra?