Decline of The Gupta Empire

Q. I was crowned at the age of 16. I ruled between 606 CE and 647 CE. I was a brilliant administrator. I was a lover of music, literature and religion. Kannauj was my capital.

Who am I?

1. Harshavardhan
2. Chandragupta- I
3. Prabhakaravardhan
4. Chandragupta Maurya

Q. Who invaded Iran and India in the 5th century CE?

1. Shweta Huns
2. Faxian
3. Shakas
4. Kushanas

Q. The Huns were originally from the northern regions of Iran.

1. True
2. False

Q. Pick the statements which are correct about Harshavardhana, the last ruler of Vardhanas:

1. He was the second son of king Prakashavardhana.
2. He ruled between 606 CE to 647 CE.
3. He was a patron of culture.
4. He kept Kannauj as his capital.

Q. Hsuan Tsang was a Chinese traveller who wrote ______ and visited India in __________.

1. Si-yu-ki, 630 CE
2. Si-ki-yu, 630 CE
3. Si-yu-ki, 600 CE
4. Si-ki-yu, 600 CE

Q. Select the correct statements about the Huns:

1. They originated from Eastern China.
2. They invaded India first and then Iran.
3. They defeated the Guptas and took the northern regions.
4. Toramana led the first invasions to India.

Q. The Gupta Empire disintegrated into smaller kingdoms by the end of .

1. 650 CE
2. 550 CE
3. 320 CE
4. 450 CE