Question 51. The of painting formed the spinal column of the various schools of Indian miniature art. Which one of the following painting styles was not affected by Mughal painting?

Question 52. The coin rupia was first issued by

Question 53. The head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign of

Question 54. Directions: The following items consist of two statements, one labeled as the ‘Assertion’ (A) and the other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): During the reign of Shahjahan, Dara Sikoh was sent on expedition to Balkha, Badakhshan and Quandahar.
Reason (R): The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the Middle-East was a marvellous success.

Question 55. The great scholar, Banabhatta, lived during the reign of

Question 56. King Harshavardhana lived in

Question 57. Who amongst the following kings defeated Harsha's army on the bank of river Narmada?

Question 58. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of

Question 59. Which of the following became the most important city of northern India under Harsha?

Question 60. Who among the following rulers held a religious assembly at Prayag every five years?