16. The Shaka rulers were also known as:
a) Parthians
b) Scythians
c) Huns
d) Mongols
Answer: b) Scythians
17. The Shaka ruler who defeated the Satavahana ruler Vasishthiputra Pulumavi was:
a) Rudradaman
b) Nahapana
c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
d) Kanishka
Answer: d) Kanishka
18. The Shaka rulers established their rule in which region of India?
a) North India
b) South India
c) East India
d) West India
Answer: d) West India
19. The Shaka ruler who is known for his patronage of Buddhism and construction of numerous Buddhist monuments was:
a) Rudradaman
b) Nahapana
c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
d) Kanishka
Answer: d) Kanishka
20. The Shaka dynasty ruled in India from:
a) 2nd century BC to 3rd century BC
b) 3rd century BC to 2nd century AD
c) 2nd century AD to 3rd century AD
d) 3rd century AD to 4th century AD
Answer: c) 2nd century AD to 3rd century AD
