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प्रश्न
With reference to the classical age ushered in during the Gupta period, answer the following question:
Write short notes on Nalanda and Taxila Universities.
उत्तर
- Nalanda University: It is located in Rajgirha in Bihar. It was set up by Sakraditya in 5th century, during the reign of Kumargupta-I, son of Vikramaditya. It was continued up to 12th century AD and destroyed by a general of Mohammad Ghori.
- Taxila university: It is situated 50 km. away from Rawalpindi. This oldest university imported education in religious subjects. The subjects also included astronomy, surgery, astrology, law archery accountancy, and commerce. The famous teacher, Chanakya was also there in Mauryan period.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two famous temples of the Gupta period.
Who converted Kanishka to Buddhism?
Name the two sects into which Buddhism got split during Kanishka’s reign.
Mention-any one cause that led to the decline of the mighty Gupta empire.
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His Conquests
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In this context explain:
His Conquests and Extent of his Empire
Give two distinguishing features of the Gupta Sculpture.
With reference to political conditions in India between 6th and 8th centuries, answer the following question:
When did Harshavardhana ascend the throne ? Give an account of his reign?
With reference to the classical age ushered in during the Gupta period, answer the following question:
Name four important authors and their works during this period.
There are many sources to reconstruct the Age of the Guptas and Harsha’s times. In this context explain:
Hiuen Tsang’s Memoirs with particular reference to his description of the Fifth Buddhist Assembly at Kanauj.
