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📚 ARAM PYQ SERIES | UPSC HISTORY
PYQ Challenge
The famous rock-cut caves of Ajanta, which contain world-renowned frescoes depicting Buddhist Jataka stories, received significant patronage during the reign of which dynasty?
🔹 A) Harappan Civilisation
🔹 B) Mauryan Dynasty
🔹 C) Gupta and Vakataka Dynasties
🔹 D) Early Chola Dynasty
🔹 E) Answer not known
✅ Answer: C) Gupta and Vakataka Dynasties
Explanation
The major development of Ajanta’s caves and paintings occurred primarily during the 5th and 6th centuries CE, under the patronage of the Vakataka rulers and Gupta-era elites.
📌 Caves 16, 17 and 19 contain some of the most renowned paintings and artistic works.
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👑 ARAM KING SERIES | HALA — SATAVAHANA DYNASTY
Reign: 20–24 CE
Hala is described as the 17th ruler of the Satavahana Dynasty, according to the Matsya Purana.
📜 Literary Contributions & Patronage
🔹 Hala is best known for compiling the Gatha Sattasai (Gathasaptasati), a famous Prakrit anthology.
🔹 The Gathasaptasati consists of short poems, with love and emotions being major themes.
🔹 Hala was a notable patron of literature and scholars during the Satavahana period.
🔹 Gunadhya was associated with his court and is traditionally linked with the Brihatkatha, composed in the Paisachi language.
🔹 Hala’s reign is significant for the development and patronage of Prakrit literature under the Satavahanas.
📚 ARAM KING SERIES brings key rulers and their historical contributions into focus for UPSC preparation.
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📚 ARAM PYQ SERIES
Can you arrange Iltutmish's conquests?
I. Bengal
II. Bilsa Fort
III. Gwalior
IV. Ranthambore
✅ Answer: B) I, III, IV, II
Bengal → Gwalior → Ranthambore → Bilsa Fort
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👑 ARAM KING SERIES
Who was Satakarni I?
📌 Third ruler of the Satavahana Dynasty
📌 Known as Sri Satakarni
📌 Dakshinapathapati – Naneghat inscription
📌 Inscription issued by Nayanika
📌 Associated with Ashvamedha sacrifices
📚 Ancient India | UPSC & TNPSC Revision
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📚 ARAM PYQ SERIES | ANCIENT INDIA
How well do you know ancient Indian terms? 🤔
Consider these pairs:
🔹 Sartavaha – Caravan traders who travelled extensively for commerce during the Gupta era.
🔹 Pugapradha – A guild chief or corporate industrial head during the Gupta administration, not a royal chief justice.
🔹 Chaitya – A Buddhist assembly hall and place of congregational worship.
✅ Correct Answer: C) 1 and 3 only
🎯 UPSC/TNPSC aspirants: Use PYQs to practise, analyse and improve your preparation.
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👑 ARAM KING SERIES | SIMUKA – SATAVAHANA DYNASTY
Who was Simuka?
Simuka is regarded as the founder and first ruler of the Satavahana Dynasty.
📜 Key Points:
🔸 Mentioned as the first king in the Naneghat inscription of the Satavahanas.
🔸 Also referred to as Balipuccha in some historical traditions.
🔸 Established Satavahana power in the Deccan by consolidating regional territories.
🔸 His authority is associated with regions including Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh, according to the source material.
🔸 He was succeeded by his brother Kanha (Krishna).
🎯 UPSC & TNPSC Quick Revision:
Simuka → Founder of Satavahana Dynasty → Kanha (Krishna)
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👑 ARAM KING SERIES | SUSHARMAN
Susharman was the 4th and last ruler of the Kanva Dynasty, succeeding his father Narayana.
🔹 Reign: c. 38–28 BCE
🔹 Ruled for about 10 years
🔹 His reign witnessed the weakening of Kanva political authority.
🔹 Regional powers became increasingly assertive.
🔹 According to tradition, Simuka of the Satavahana dynasty killed Susharman, ending Kanva rule.
📖 A quick revision point for UPSC & TNPSC Ancient Indian History.
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📚 ARAM PYQ | TNPSC HISTORY
Which external tribal invaders posed a continuous threat to the Gupta Empire during the reigns of Kumaragupta I and Skandagupta?
A) Kushanas
B) Hunas ✅
C) Bactrian Greeks
D) Sakas
💡 The White Hunas entered India through the northwestern frontier. Skandagupta initially repelled their invasions.
🎯 Gupta Empire | Ancient History
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👑 ARAM KING SERIES | NARAYANA
Narayana was the 3rd ruler of the Kanva Dynasty, succeeding his father Bhumimitra.
📌 Reign: 52–40 BCE
📌 Ruled for about 12 years
📌 Maintained administrative stability
📌 Faced challenges from regional powers
📌 Relied on diplomacy & alliances
📌 Succeeded by Susharman, the last Kanva ruler
🎯 TNPSC History Revision
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ARAM KING SERIES | BHUMIMITRA – KANVA DYNASTY
Bhumimitra was the second ruler of the Kanva Dynasty, succeeding his father Vasudeva Kanva.
Key points:
Reign: 64–50 BCE
Ruled for 14 years
Coins bearing his name have been found in Panchala, Vidisha and Kaushambi
Succeeded by his son Narayana
These numismatic findings provide important evidence for understanding the geographical reach of Kanva authority.
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