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1161. Hindu colonies were founded in the South-east Asian countries mostly during the period of
A. the Guptas
B. the Mauryas
C. the Rajputs
D. the Cholas
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1162. Who amongst the following Mughals is regarded more as an adventurer than a ruler ?
A. Jhangir
B. Akbar
C. Babar
D. Aurangzeb
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1163. The Bhakti literature by the Nayanmars and Alvars
A. stressed the rigidities of traditional rituals.
B. opposed the pratice of image worship.
C. preached personal devotion of God as a means of salvation.
D. advocated the austerities preached by the Buddhists and Jains.
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1164. The Huna leader Mihirgula was defeated by
A. Rajyavardhana
B. Chandragupta
C. Yashodharman
D. Buddhagupta
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1165. The original name of the Kushanas was in
A. Persia
B. Macedonnia
C. Arabia
D. Chinese Turkistan
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