ANCIENT INDIAN

HISTORY
IMPORTANT ONE-LINER

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Important One Liners from Ancient Indian History for upcoming RRB Exams
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 Archaeology is the study of Human activity through the recovery and

analysis of Material Culture.
 Ancient India as suggested by many historians extends over a period
from Pre Histoic Time to around 750 A.D - the end of Gupta Empire.
 The first known metal used by man is “Copper”
 “Bhimbetka Rock Shelters” is an archaeological site of the Central India
which is believed to have Originated in the Paleolithic and Mesolithic
Periods is considered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
 Two Important Cities of the time of Indus Valley Civilization are
Mohenjo-daro and Harappa
 Study of Coins is called Numismatics.
 The study and Interpretation of Ancient Inscriptions is called Epigraphy
 Arthashastra is an ancient Indian literature on Statecraft, Economic Policy
and Military Strategy written in Sanskrit by Kautilya - also known as
Chanakya during the period 350 - 275 BC
 Kautilya - Chankya was the Chief Advisor and Prime Minister to the
Indian Emperor Chandragupta who is the founder ruler of Mauryan
Empire in 350 BC
 Kalidasa is often referred to as the Shakespeare of India belonged to the
period of Gupta Empire
 Notable Work of Kalidasa are Abhijnanasakuntalam
 Buddhism is born in 563 BC at Lumbini, Nepal

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 Founder of Buddism - Siddhartha Gautama Buddha

 Buddha - Siddhartha Gautama attained “Nirvana” in Gaya -
Magadha( Bihar) at the age of 35.
 First Buddhist Council - 400 BC held after the death of Buddha. The
Council is headed by King Ajatshatru and presided over by Monk -
Mahakasyapa at Rajgriha in Sattapani Cave. Aim of the Council was to
preserve Teachings of Buddha and create a rule book for Disciples.
 Second Buddhist Council - 334 BC. The council was headed by King
Kalashoka and presided over by Sabakami in Vaishali.Followers of
Buddhism were divided into two groups -Sthaviras (Reformists) and
Mahasanghikas (Conservatives)
 Third Buddhist Council - 250 BC assumed to be headed by Ashoka
presided by Moggaliputta - Tissa in Pataliputra.
 Fourth Buddhist Council - 72 AD. The council was headed by Kanishka
and presided by Vasumitra in Kudalvan (Kashmir)
 Jainism is founded by Rishabnath and considered the first tirthankara of
Jainism.
 Vardhamana Mahavira is considered the 24th and the last tirthankara of
Jainism.
 Ashoka is the first king in the Indian History who left his records engraved
in stones.
 Magadha Empire - Victorious among the four kingdoms of 6th Century BC
Avanti, Vatsa, Kosala and Magadha.
 Important Rulers during the Magadha Empire - Bimbisara, Ajatasatru,
Mahapadma and Chandragupta.

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 Capital of Magadha - Pataliputra

 Iron is used as an important metal during the time of Magadha.
 Mauryan Empire - 322 BC to 187 BC
 Mauryan Empire is mainly divided into four Provinces with Capitals Taxila,
Ujjain, Suvarnagiri and Kalinga
 Satavahana Dynasty is believed to be established after the decline of
Mauryan Empire in 2nd century.
 Greatest ruler of Satavahana Dynasty was Gautamiputra Satakarni
 After the decline of the Kushan Dynasty rose the Gupta Empire
 First Important King of the Gupta Dynasty was Chandragupta- I
( 319- 335 AD)
 Another Notable ruler of the Gupta Dynasty was Kumaragupta-I who is
credited as the founder of Nalanda University.He adopted a self title -
Mahendraditya
 Skandagupta, the son of Kumaragupta is considered to be the last ruler
of Gupta Dynasty.
 Another Notable ruler of the Ancient India is Harshavardhan who
belonged to the family of Pushpbhutis- ruled major parts of north India
between 606 AD and 647 AD.
 Hieun Tsang who is nicknamed as the Prince of Travelers visited India
during the reign of Harshavadhan.
 Gopala who is considered to be the founder of Pala Dynasty in Bengal
around 770 AD

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