The Kanvas were a dynasty that ruled over the Magadha region of India after the decline of the Mauryan Empire. They ruled from approximately 73 BCE to 30 BCE. The Kanvas were a Brahmin dynasty and were known for their patronage of the arts and literature. They were also responsible for the construction of several temples and Buddhist monasteries. However, they were not as powerful as their predecessors, the Mauryans, and their rule was characterized by political instability and frequent invasions by foreign powers. The Kanvas were eventually overthrown by the Satavahanas.
Here are some MCQs on Kanva Dynasty
1. Who founded the Kanva dynasty?
a) Vasudeva Kanva
b) Agnimitra
c) Vasumitra
d) Bhagabhadra
2. What was the capital of the Kanva dynasty?
a) Pataliputra
b) Ujjain
c) Mathura
d) Vidisha
3. Which famous grammarian lived during the Kanva period and wrote the famous grammar treatise, “Ashtadhyayi”?
a) Panini
b) Patanjali
c) Katyayana
d) Vararuchi
4. Who was the last king of the Kanva dynasty?
a) Vasudeva Kanva
b) Bhumimitra
c) Susarman
d) None of the above
5. Who was the famous poet who lived during the Kanva period and wrote the famous epic poem “Raghuvamsa”?
a) Kalidasa
b) Bhartrihari
c) Magha
d) Ashvaghosha
