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(156) The capital of the Salastambha dynasty located at:
[A] Barngar
[B] Chandrapur
[C] Harupeswar
[D] Pragjyotishpur

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

The capital of the Salastambha dynasty located at Harupeswar. The Mlechchha dynasty (c. 650 - 900) ruled Kamarupa from their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam, after the fall of the Varman dynasty. According to historical records, there were twenty one rulers in this dynasty, but the line is obscure and names of some intervening rulers are not known.

(157) The first Assamese monthly issued by the Baptist missionary was
[A] Abahan
[B] Orunodoi
[C] Ramdhenu
[D] Bahin

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Orunodoi. Orunodoi or Aroonudai was the first Assamese language magazine. It was a “monthly paper devoted to religion, science and general intelligence.” The first issue of Orunodoi was printed in January, 1846. It was published from Sibsagar by Oliver Thomas Cutter under the banner of Baptist Missionary Printing Press.

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(158) Which city called “City of Eastern Astrology”?
[A] Pragjyotishpur
[B] Harupeswar
[C] Sri Duriya
[D] Tezpur

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Pragjyotishpur. One of the reasons why Guwahati is referred to as Pragjyotishpur or the city of eastern Astrology is because of the Navagraha temple. In ancient times, it was said to have been a great centre of study of astronomy and astrology. It is accessible by taxis and auto-rickshaws.

(159) In ancient Kamrup, “Brahmadeya” land was gifted to
[A] Gods
[B] Yogis
[C] Brahma
[D] Brahmans

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

In ancient Kamrup, “Brahmadeya” land was gifted to Brahmans.

(160) “Kumara Raja” title was given to
[A] Samudravarman
[B] Bhaskarvarman
[C] Pusyavarman
[D] Harsavardhan

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

“Kumara Raja” title was given to Bhaskarvarman. Bhaskaravarman, the last of the Varman dynasty, was an illustrious king of medieval Kamarupa.

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