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POST-MAURYAN PERIOD

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POST-MAURYAN PERIOD

Read these statements. Assertion (A): Kushans traded through Gulf of Persian and Red sea. Reason (R): Their well organis

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is (A) is true, but (R) is false. In Post-Mauryan Period, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Consider the following name of contemporaries of Kanishka and select the correct answer from code given below. 1. Ashvag

This one is about checking statements. In Post-Mauryan Period, the true statements together make 1 and 2. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1994] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which field was mostly contributed by Eastern Roman ruler Justinian?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about which field was mostly contributed by Eastern, your mind should go straight to Law. In Post-Mauryan Period, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1994] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Who among the following kings had heavily leaned towards Jainism?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see who among the following kings had heavily, think Kharavela. In Post-Mauryan Period, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with

Imagine you are revising Post-Mauryan Period late at night. The one fact you would underline for kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with is Mahameghvahana dynasty. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [Andhra Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2019 60th to 62nd BPSC (Pre) 2016] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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The King of Kalinga Kharavela was related to which of the following dynasty?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about the King of Kalinga Kharavela was related, your mind should go straight to Chedi. In Post-Mauryan Period, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2015 UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2008] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following Kings was a Patron of Jainism?

In simple words, which of the following Kings was a means Kharavela. In Post-Mauryan Period, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of which of the following Kings was a and Kharavela together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPSC (RI) 2014] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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King Kharavela is related to

This one is a favourite in exams. In Post-Mauryan Period, whenever you see King Kharavela is related to, the answer is Hathigumpha inscription. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [43rd BPSC (Pre) 1999] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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For which of the following rulers ‘Ekabrahmana’ has been used?

Honestly, this is a simple one. For which of the following rulers ‘Ekabrahmana’ is Gautamiputra Shatakarni. In Post-Mauryan Period, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — for which of the following rulers ‘Ekabrahmana’ is Gautamiputra Shatakarni — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2016] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following places was the capital of Satvahanas?

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Post-Mauryan Period once. Which of the following places was the is all about Pratisthan. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Pratisthan for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [UP Lower (Spl)(Pre) 2008] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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The capital of the Satavahanas was located at

Imagine you are revising Post-Mauryan Period late at night. The one fact you would underline for the capital of the Satavahanas was located is Amaravati. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2005] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which Purana consists of the longest list of Andra Satavahana Kings?

Imagine you are revising Post-Mauryan Period late at night. The one fact you would underline for which Purana consists of the longest list is Matsya Purana. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [Uttarakhand UDA/LDA (Mains) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Post-Mauryan Period and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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