Indian History

26. The ancient Indian text ‘Puranas’ are a collection of:
a) Mythological stories and legends
b) Epic poems
c) Philosophical dialogues
d) Medical treatises

27. The Indian king who is known for his establishment of the ‘Rashtrakuta Empire’ and patronage of the arts was:
a) Amoghavarsha
b) Ashoka
c) Harsha
d) Kanishka

28. The Indian emperor who is known for his religious tolerance and patronage of the arts was:
a) Akbar
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Jahangir

29. The Indian king who is known for his military campaigns in North India and patronage of the arts was:
a) Harsha
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Ashoka
d) Kanishka

30. The ancient Indian text ‘Arthashastra’ is a treatise on:
a) Economics and politics
b) Religion and spirituality
c) Medicine
d) Music and the arts