Post-Mauryan Kingdoms
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Post-Mauryan Kingdoms starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the administrative system of the Satavahanas.
Describe the main features of Indo-Greek coins.
Describe the role of the Satavahanas in the development of Indian trade.
Explain the impact of foreign invasions on Indian society and culture during the Post-Mauryan period.
Explain the importance of the Junagadh rock inscription of Rudradaman I.
Explain the significance of the Kanishka’s reign in the history of Buddhism.
Name any two important ports used by the Satavahanas for trade.
Name the dynasty that ruled over Mathura and parts of north-western India after the Mauryas.
Name the famous Buddhist council held during the reign of Kanishka.
Name the famous Indo-Greek king who is mentioned in Buddhist texts as 'Milinda'.
The Kushana Empire reached its greatest extent under which ruler?
Who was the founder of the Shunga dynasty?
Who was the last great ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?
Compare and contrast the administrative systems of the Kushanas and the Sakas, highlighting at least two similarities and two differences.
Discuss the significance of the Gandhara School of Art during the Post-Mauryan period and explain how it reflected the cultural interactions between India and other regions.
Explain how the trade routes established during the Post-Mauryan period contributed to the economic and cultural development of India.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'During the reign of Kanishka, the Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir. This council played a crucial role in the development of Mahayana Buddhism.' Based on this information, explain how the religious policies of Kanishka influenced the spread of Buddhism.
