Ancient Indian History Quizzes for Students

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Ancient Indian History Quizzes: India is a land of ancient civilizations. Its social, economic, and cultural structures are the products of a long cycle of regional growth.

Ancient Indian history starts with the birth of the Indus Valley Civilization and the coming of the Aryans.

These two phases represent the state of pre-Vedic and Vedic ages. Hinduism originated in the Vedic period.

It is one of the oldest civilizations globally, with a rich cultural heritage. Since independence, it has achieved overall socio-economic development. The culture and history of India are dynamic that span around the beginning of human civilization.

How much have you known about India and its vast history? Try these Online Ancient Indian History Quiz with questions varying from Indus valley civilization to Modern India to test your knowledge about Ancient India.

There are 30+ multiple-choice questions below to enhance your knowledge about ancient Indian history.

All questions are based on Indian history, including Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History. Indian history plays an important role in all competitive examinations.

These practice sets will help you prepare for IAS, State PSC, SSC, and similar competitive exams.

Ancient Indian History Quizzes & Trivia

  • Question of

    The fourth Buddhist Council was held at ……………………………

    • Vaishali
    • Kundalavana
    • Bodh Gaya
    • Pataliputra
  • Question of

    Who is the president of 4th Buddhist Council?

    • Vasumitra
    • Mahakassapa
    • Moggliputra Tissa
  • Question of

    When was First Jain Council held?

    • 4rd Century B.C.
    • 3rd Century B.C.
    • 2rd Century B.C.
    • 5rd Century B.C.
  • Question of

    Where was the first Jain council held?

    • Pataliputra
    • Vallabhi
    • Vaishali
    • Magad
  • Question of

    Who was the leader of Digambara?

    • Bhadrabahu I
    • Sthulabhadra
    • Mahasanghika
    • Hinayana
  • Question of

    Who is considered their first guru by the Sikhs Samacheer Kalvi?

    • Guru Nanak
    • Guru Amir Singh
    • Lehna
    • Guru Gobind Singh
  • Question of

    Who composed songs on Krishna, putting himself in place of mother Yashoda?

    • Periyazhwar
    • Poigaiazhwar
    • Nammazhwar
    • Andal
  • Question of

    Who preached the Advaita philosophy?

    • Ramanujar
    • Ramananda
    • Nammazhwar
    • Adi Shankara
  • Question of

    Who is the founder of Bhakti movement?

    • Ramananda
    • Vallabhacharya
    • Ramanujar
    • Surdas
  • Question of

    Which of the following succeeded Vikramaditya VI?

    • Somesvara III
    • Somesvara I
    • Somesvara II
    • Jayasimha
  • Question of

    Which of the following kings defeated Pulakeshin II?

    • Narasimhavarman I
    • Mahendravarman I
    • Simhavishnu
    • Somesvara I
  • Question of

    Which of the following kings succeeded Avanti Varman, ruler of the Maukharis?

    • Advaita Varmana
    • Sarvavarmana
    • Ishanavarmana
    • Grahavarmana
  • Question of

    Which of the following are called forest books?

    • Upanishads
    • Aranyakas
    • Brahmanas
    • Vedanta
  • Question of

    What is the Meaning of Vrata, Gana, grama, and sardha during the Rig Vedic Age?

    • They are different ethnic groups
    • They are different religious groups
    • They are different tribal groups
    • They are different caste groups
  • Question of

    Which among the following is not a correct pair?

    • Mahabalipuram – Pallava Rulers
    • Khajuraho – Chandellas
    • Ellora Caves – Rastrakuta Rulers
    • Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era
  • Question of

    Which kavya of Sanskrit deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?

    • Mrichhakatika
    • Ritusamhara
    • Mudrarakshasa
    • Kumarasambhava
  • Question of

    What was Udranga in the Gupta period?

    • an extra tax charged over and above the land revenue.
    • Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc.
    • It was a voluntary offering by people to the king.
    • King’s customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production.
  • Question of

    Who founded Vijayanagar Empire?

    • Harihara and Bukka
    • Krishnadeva Raya
    • N. Venkata Ramanayya
    • Tuluva Dynasty
  • Question of

    Which king started the organization of Kumbh fair at Allahabad?

    • Harshavardhana
    • Dhruvasena Ii
    • Narshimhvarman
    • shah jahan
  • Question of

    What was ancient India called?

    • Jambudvipa
    • Tianzhu
    • Indoi
    • Bhāratam
  • Question of

    Who was the main male God worshipped by Indus people?

    • Lord Vishnu
    • Vishnu
    • Brahma
    • Indra
  • Question of

    Which empire lasted the longest among the following?

    • The Palas
    • The Pratiharas
    • The Rashtrakutas
    • The Senas
  • Question of

    Who was the ruler of the empire between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab?

    • Alexander the Great
    • Darius III
    • King Porus
    • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Question of

    Who was the last Hindu king ruled North India?

    • Harshavardhana
    • Rajyavardhana
    • Pulakesin II
    • Skandagupta
  • Question of

    How many provinces was the Chola kingdom divided?

    • nine mandals
    • Eight mandals
    • Seven mandals
    • Four mandals
  • Question of

    Who is the founder of Chola dynasty?

    • Vijayalaya
    • Gopal Bansa
    • Mahispal Bansa
    • Shakya
  • Question of

    Who was the first ruler of Magadha?

    • Brihadratha
    • Dhanananda
    • Haryanaka
    • Bimbisara
  • Question of

    Who was the last ruler of Magadha?

    • Bimbisara
    • Ripunjaya
    • Dhanananda
    • Brihadratha
  • Question of

    What was the capital of the kingdom of Kosala?

    • Shuktimati
    • Kaushambi
    • Sravasti
    • Indraprastha
  • Question of

    What was the capital of Janaka’s kingdom?

    • Mithila
    • Anga
    • Magadha
    • Vajji

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