📜 Chapter Contents
Read all sections below in order. Practice questions at the end.
1. Post‑Maurya Rulers
Shunga, Kanva, Indo‑Greek, Shaka and Kushana rulers controlled different parts after Mauryas.
Kanishka (Kushana) is associated with Buddhism and 4th Buddhist Council (as per some accounts).
2. Gupta Empire – Golden Age
- Important rulers: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya).
- Age of progress in science, maths, literature and art.
- Aryabhata – mathematics & astronomy; Kalidasa – classical Sanskrit literature.
हिंदी: Gupta काल को “स्वर्ण युग” कहा जाता है – exam में बहुत पूछा जाता है।
3. Practice Questions
1. Who is called the “Napoleon of India”?
a) Ashoka b) Samudragupta c) Chandragupta I d) Harsha
2. Golden Age of ancient India is mainly linked to:
a) Maurya b) Gupta c) Kushana d) Nanda
a) Ashoka b) Samudragupta c) Chandragupta I d) Harsha
2. Golden Age of ancient India is mainly linked to:
a) Maurya b) Gupta c) Kushana d) Nanda
Answers: 1 – b) Samudragupta, 2 – b) Gupta
Quick Recap | सार
Now you should be able to:
- Recall the most important ideas of this topic.
- Solve typical NDA-style questions from this chapter.
- Spot and avoid common traps used in competitive exams.
Self-check: 3–4 random questions उठा कर देखिए – अगर आसानी से हो रहे हैं, तो chapter strong है।
Common Exam Mistakes | आम गलतियाँ
- Concept ठीक से clear न करना और सीधे रटने की कोशिश करना।
- Question पूरी तरह पढ़े बिना answer mark कर देना।
- Figures, dates, या formulas को last step में verify न करना।
NDA में smart strategy यह है कि आसान वाले सवाल पहले, doubtful बाद में – और silly mistakes से बचना सबसे ज़रूरी है।