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MCQ Design Q21. Which animal is most commonly depicted on seals? (A) Lion (B) Elephant (C) Unicorn (D) Horse Show Answer Correct Answer: (C) Unicorn Explanation: The unicorn motif is the most frequently depicted figure on Indus seals. Q22. The burial practice was mainly: (A) Cremation (B) Burial (C) Exposure (D) None Show Answer Correct […]

Q1. Which among the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization was the first to be scientifically excavated, leading to the discovery of this ancient urban culture? (A) Mohenjo-daro (B) Harappa (C) Lothal (D) Kalibangan Show Answer Correct Answer: (B) Harappa Notes: Harappa, located in present-day Pakistan, was first excavated in 1921 by Daya Ram

1. Reign of Pushyamitra Shunga (185–149 BCE) 2. Reign of Agnimitra (149–141 BCE) 3. Later Sunga Rulers (141–73 BCE) 4. Reign of Devabhuti (73 BCE)

Foundation of the Mauryan Empire Reign of Bindusara Reign of Ashoka 71–90: Administration of Mauryan Empire 91–100: Decline of the Mauryan Empire

Basic Background Ajatashatru & Expansion Shishunaga Dynasty Nanda Dynasty Reasons for the Rise of Magadha

Important Mahajanapadas Republican Mahajanapadas Political & Economic Features Religious & Historical Significance Complete Table of the 16 Mahajanapadas from the Mahajanapada Period, with capital, modern location, and type (Monarchy/Republic) No. Mahajanapada Capital Modern Location Type 1 Anga Champa Bihar (Bhagalpur region) Monarchy 2 Magadha Rajagriha / Pataliputra South Bihar Monarchy 3 Kashi Varanasi Eastern Uttar

Origin & Founders Core Teachings Five Great Vows Jain Literature & Councils Sects & Spread

Life of Buddha Teachings of Buddhism Buddhist Literature & Councils Sects of Buddhism Spread & Patronage

Chronology & Sources Political Life Society Economy Religion

Discovery & Chronology Important Sites Town Planning & Architecture Economy & Trade Religion, Script & Decline