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QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

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Jaya Deva was the author of Gita Govind.
Harsha Moved capital from Thaneshwar to Kanauj
Harsha was defeated by Chalukya ruler Pulakesini II.
Bana Bhatta lived in the court of Harshavardhana.
Harsha belongs to pushyabuti dynasty. He followed Buddhism.
Elephanta caves (Maharashtra) were built by the Chalukyas. It has both Hindu caves
(Shiva) and Buddhist caves.
Jains used Prakrit language.
Buddhists used Pali languages.
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Ajanta caves Buddhism.
Ellora caves Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.
Nasik caves Buddhist, Shivate & Vaishnavite.
Bactrians were the first kings to issue coins bearing their names.
During Vedic period Goghana means a guest.

Nishka means Gold.
Yava means Barley.
Vrihi, Tandula, Sali means Rice.
Junagad Inscription (Gujarat) is the first official inscription in Sanskrit.
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Ashokas Rock Edict XIII gave importance to the policy of Dhamma.
These Rock Edicts are the collection of 33 inscriptions.
Taxila (Punjab) sculpture represents the nature.
Mahavira was associated with triratnas (Right Knowledge, Right faith and Right Action)
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Tripitikas Buddhist literature compiled in Pali language.
Vinaya Pitika
Sutta Pitika
Abhidamma Pitika.
Jatakas are part of Suttapitika and they explain the stories of previous birth of Buddha.
Buddhist Councils:
1st Rajagriha (483 BC)
2nd Vaisali (383)
3rd Pataliputrs (250 BC)
4th Kashmir (1 AD).
3rd Buddhist council was held during Ashoka period.
During 4th council Buddhism was divided into Hinayana and Mahayana.
Linga raja temple is present in Bhubaneswar. It represents the Nagara style of

architecture. It was built by Jajati Keshari in 11 AD.
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Dasavatara temple is present in Deogarh in UP. It was built during Gupta period.
Ashoka Pillar or Allahabad inscription at Allahabad provided the information of Samudra

Gupta.
Avesta was the oldest Iranian texts.
Swapnavasavadatta was written by Bhasa. Vasavadatta was the prince of Avanti.
Mahajanapadas and capital:

Kashi - Varanasi
Anga - Champa
Vajji -Vaisali
Vasta - Kausambi.
Bimbisara (founder of Haryanka dynasty) was the contemporary of Buddha.
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Selucas Nicator was the contemporary of Chandra Gupta Maurya.
Bimbisara, Ajatasatru and Udayin are the 3 important kings belong to Haryanka dynasty.
Haryanka, Naga, Nanda, Maurya and Sunga are the sequence of dynasties that ruled
Magadha.
Terracotta was used for making Harappa seals.
Bronze dancing girl was found at Mohenjo-Daro.
Mohammad-Bin-Tuglaq introduced token copper currency.
Firoz-shah-Tuglaq set up a separate department to maintain slaves.
Alexander was the king of Macedonia. He crossed Hindukush Mountains and Indus River
in the year 326 BC.
The battle of Hydespes was fought on the river Jhelum between Alexander and Porus and
Porus was defeated.
Rishaba was the first Jain Thirthankara. Rishaba means bull.
Parshva was the 23rd Jain Thirthankara.
Mahavira was the 24th Thirthankara.
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Mahavira died at Pavapuri in 468 BC. According to Jainism plants and trees have 2 jivas.
Animals have 3 or more jivas.
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Mahavira preached in Magadhi. The teachings of Jainism were recorded at a council

conducted at Pataliputra in 5 AD.
The Third Battle of Panipat took place in1761. Fought between Marathas and Afghans led
by Ahmad shah Durrani also called Ahmad Shah Abdali. Marathas were defeated.
Rahim was the court poet of Akbar.
Taj Mahal was finest Mughal architecture in Marble.
Babur tomb is present in Kabul (Afghanistan).
Jaipala (Shaka king) was the 1st ruler to face the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni.
Aiteraya Brahmana is associated with Rig-Veda.
Shatapatha Brahmana is associated with Yajur Veda.
Jaiminiya is associated with Sama Veda.
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Gopatha is associated with Atharva Veda.
Iron was unknown to the people of Indus Valley civilization.
These are the four yugas. (Remember the sequence).
Krita
Treta
Dwapara
Kali
Domestication of animals started during Neolithic period. Dog and sheep 1st
domesticated.
Wheat and Barley were the earliest cereals grown.
The 4 ashramas. (Remember the sequence).
Bramhacharya
Gruhasthya
Vanaprastha
Sannyasa
The Battle of 10 kings mentioned in Rig-Veda. This was fought over the division of RAVI
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water.
During Vedic period Rice was called Vrihi, Wheat Godhuma, Barley Yava.
The Battle of Hydaspes took place on the banks of river Jhelum between Alexander and
Porus. (Alexander won).
Alexander died in 323BC in Babylonia
Rishaba was the first Jain Thirthankara.
Rishaba means bull.
Parshva was the 23rd Jain Thirthankara.
Mahavira was the 24th Jain Thirthankara.
Tamraparni (Sri Lanka) and now it is called Tamirabarani) and
The ancient name of Burma was Suvarnabhumi.
In the ancient days the name Suvarnadweepa was used for South-east Asia.
The Ancient name for the Indian subcontinent is Jambudvipa.
Periplus of Erythrean Sea was written by unknown author.
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Zero was invented by unknown Indian.
Saka Era began in 78 AD.
Nitisataka was written by Bhartrihari.
Navarasas are the 9 basic emotions.
Angry
Disgust
Fear
Humor
Love
Mercy
Peace
Valour
Wonder.
Dandaniti means a legitimate use of violence.
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KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Jaya Deva was the author of Gita Govind.

Harsha Moved capital from Thaneshwar to Kanauj

Harsha was defeated by Chalukya ruler Pulakesini II.

Bana Bhatta lived in the court of Harshavardhana.

Harsha belongs to pushyabuti dynasty. He followed Buddhism.

Jains used Prakrit language.

Buddhists used Pali languages.

KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Ajanta caves Buddhism.

Ellora caves Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.

Nasik caves Buddhist, Shivate & Vaishnavite.

During Vedic period Goghana means a guest.

Yava means Barley.

Vrihi, Tandula, Sali means Rice.

Junagad Inscription (Gujarat) is the first official inscription in Sanskrit.

Ashokas Rock Edict XIII gave importance to the policy of Dhamma.

These Rock Edicts are the collection of 33 inscriptions.

Taxila (Punjab) sculpture represents the nature.

KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Tripitikas Buddhist literature compiled in Pali language.

3rd Buddhist council was held during Ashoka period.

Linga raja temple is present in Bhubaneswar. It represents the Nagara style of

KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Ashoka Pillar or Allahabad inscription at Allahabad provided the information of Samudra

Avesta was the oldest Iranian texts.

Swapnavasavadatta was written by Bhasa. Vasavadatta was the prince of Avanti.

Mahajanapadas and capital:

Bimbisara (founder of Haryanka dynasty) was the contemporary of Buddha.

KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Selucas Nicator was the contemporary of Chandra Gupta Maurya.

Terracotta was used for making Harappa seals.

Bronze dancing girl was found at Mohenjo-Daro.

Mohammad-Bin-Tuglaq introduced token copper currency.

Firoz-shah-Tuglaq set up a separate department to maintain slaves.

Rishaba was the first Jain Thirthankara. Rishaba means bull.

Parshva was the 23rd Jain Thirthankara.

Mahavira was the 24th Thirthankara.

KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Mahavira preached in Magadhi. The teachings of Jainism were recorded at a council

Rahim was the court poet of Akbar.

Taj Mahal was finest Mughal architecture in Marble.

Babur tomb is present in Kabul (Afghanistan).

Aiteraya Brahmana is associated with Rig-Veda.

Shatapatha Brahmana is associated with Yajur Veda.

Jaiminiya is associated with Sama Veda.

KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Gopatha is associated with Atharva Veda.

Iron was unknown to the people of Indus Valley civilization.

These are the four yugas. (Remember the sequence).

Wheat and Barley were the earliest cereals grown.

The 4 ashramas. (Remember the sequence).

KALYAN SIR: QUICK LOOK-6 (ANCIENT INDIA)

Alexander died in 323BC in Babylonia

Rishaba was the first Jain Thirthankara.

Rishaba means bull.

Parshva was the 23rd Jain Thirthankara.

Mahavira was the 24th Jain Thirthankara.

Tamraparni (Sri Lanka) and now it is called Tamirabarani) and

The ancient name of Burma was Suvarnabhumi.

The Ancient name for the Indian subcontinent is Jambudvipa.