MCQ
Q.
Which one of the periods marks the beginning of the Indian temple architecture?
Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is Gupta.
Key Points
- Gupta Dynasty:
- The Gupta empire was founded by Sri Gupta.
- The Gupta Empire rose in Magadha around the 4th century AD and covered the greater part of Northern India.
- The Gupta Period is popularly known as the ‘Golden Age of India’.
Additional Information
- Nanda Dynasty:
- Nanda Dynasty ruled during 344 BC-323 BC.
- Nanda dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda.
- Mandivardhana the last ruler of the Shishunaga dynasty was overthrown by Mahapadma Nanda and started the Nanda dynasty.
- It is considered to be the first non-Kshatriya dynasty and ruled for 100 years.
- Dhanananda was The last king of the Nanda Dynasty.
- Maurya Dynasty:
- Brihadratha was the last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty.
- Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty. He defeated the Nanda king Dhanananda with the help of Chanakya/Kautilya.
- Ashoka was the son of Bindusara and one of the greatest rulers of the Mauryan Empire. Ashoka fought the battle of Kalinga.
- Sunga Dynasty:
- Devabhuti was the last ruler of the Sunga dynasty.
- He was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva.
- Pushyamitra sunga was the founder of the Sunga dynasty.
- Pushyamitra Sunga assassinated the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha and established the Sunga dynasty.
- Agnimitra Sunga was the son and successor of Pushyamitra Sunga.
- Agnimitra Sunga was the main protagonist in the play Malvikagnimitram written by Kalidasa.
