Harisena was an important 4th-century Sanskrit poet and government minister who composed the famous Allahabad Pillar Inscription praising Samudra Gupta.
127. In which year Shivaji born
(A) 1528 AD
(B) 1580 AD
(C) 1535 AD
(D) 1627 AD
Answer:
(D) 1627 AD
Explanation:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was born in the year 1627 AD (or 1630 AD according to some historical records, but 1627 is the accepted answer here).
128. Changez Khan invaded India in
(A) 1221 AD
(B) 1398 AD
(C) 1128 AD
(D) 1263 AD
Answer:
(A) 1221 AD
Explanation:
Changez Khan (Genghis Khan) reached the borders of India (the Indus river) in 1221 AD while pursuing the Khwarazmian prince Jalal al-Din.
129. Buland Darwaza was built after the conquest of
(A) Agra
(B) Ajmer
(C) Gujrat
(D) Prayag
Answer:
(C) Gujrat
Explanation:
Emperor Akbar built the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
130. Ashoka’s Dhamma was propagated primarily to
(A) Popularize Buddhism
(B) Discourage Hinduism
(C) Establish a new religion
(D) Bring about moral and spiritual development of the subjects
Answer:
(D) Bring about moral and spiritual development of the subjects
Explanation:
Ashoka’s Dhamma was a moral code meant to bring about moral and spiritual development of his people
