Indian Epigraphy Set 2

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This set of Indian Epigraphy Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Indian Epigraphy Set 2

Q1 | Who composed the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta?
  • harisena
  • bhasa
  • harsha
  • jayadeva
Answer: harisena
Q2 | Whose exploits are mentioned in the Nasik inscription?
  • guatamiputra satakarni
  • guatami balasri
  • vasishtiputra pulumayi
  • sivasati
Answer: guatamiputra satakarni
Q3 | Which dynasty‘s activities are mentioned in Deopara Prasasti?
  • sena kings of bengal
  • palas of bengal
  • kanva dynasty
  • sunga dynasty
Answer: sena kings of bengal
Q4 | Which is the main source of information about kalinga ruler Kheravela?
  • deopara inscription
  • nasik inscription
  • hathigumpha inscription
  • allahabad pillar
Answer: hathigumpha inscription
Q5 | who founded the journal, The Indian Antiquary?
  • james burgess
  • james princep
  • alexander cunningham
  • james mill
Answer: james burgess
Q6 | What is the year of the foundation of The Indian Antiquary?
  • 1877
  • 1872
  • 1892
  • 1873
Answer: 1872
Q7 | Who was the first editor The Indian Antiquary?
  • james princep
  • william wilkins
  • james burgess
  • richard temple
Answer: james burgess
Q8 | Which pre-historian established the direction of writing as right to left?
  • iravatham mahadevan
  • fr.heras
  • james princep
  • s.r.rao
Answer: iravatham mahadevan
Q9 | Which among the prehisotrians did not support the Indus script’s connection with Brhami?
  • s.r.rao
  • krishna rao
  • subash kak
  • kamil zvelebi
Answer: kamil zvelebi
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