The Kingdom of Kosala

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Which river formed the eastern boundary of the Kosala kingdom?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sarayu

  4. Gomti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sarayu River marked the eastern boundary of the Kosala kingdom.

Who was the founder of the Ikshvaku dynasty, the ruling dynasty of Kosala?

  1. Manu

  2. Ikshvaku

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Chandragupta Maurya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ikshvaku, the son of Manu, is considered the founder of the Ikshvaku dynasty.

Which city served as the capital of Kosala during the reign of King Dasharatha?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Kaushambi

  3. Pataliputra

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala during the reign of King Dasharatha.

Who was the renowned king of Kosala who performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice?

  1. Rama

  2. Ravana

  3. Bharata

  4. Lakshmana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama, the eldest son of King Dasharatha, performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice.

Which epic poem tells the story of Rama, the prince of Kosala?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana narrates the story of Rama, his exile from Ayodhya, and his eventual victory over the demon king Ravana.

What was the name of the sage who advised King Dasharatha to perform the Putrakameshti yagna?

  1. Vasishtha

  2. Vishwamitra

  3. Valmiki

  4. Agastya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sage Vasishtha was the royal priest of Kosala and advised King Dasharatha to perform the Putrakameshti yagna.

Which river formed the western boundary of the Kosala kingdom?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Gomti

  4. Gandaki


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gomti River marked the western boundary of the Kosala kingdom.

Who was the king of Kosala during the time of the Buddha?

  1. Prasenajit

  2. Bimbisara

  3. Ajatashatru

  4. Udayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Prasenajit ruled Kosala during the time of the Buddha.

Which city served as the capital of Kosala during the reign of King Prasenajit?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Kaushambi

  3. Pataliputra

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kaushambi was the capital of Kosala during the reign of King Prasenajit.

What was the name of the kingdom that emerged after the decline of the Kosala kingdom?

  1. Magadha

  2. Avanti

  3. Vajji

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Magadha kingdom emerged as the dominant power in North India after the decline of Kosala.

Which ancient Indian text mentions the Kosala kingdom?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda mentions the Kosala kingdom.

What was the name of the famous courtesan from Kosala who was known for her beauty and intelligence?

  1. Ambapali

  2. Vasavadatta

  3. Madhavi

  4. Chitralekha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ambapali was a famous courtesan from Kosala who was known for her beauty and intelligence.

Which ancient Indian philosopher was born in the Kosala kingdom?

  1. Gautama Buddha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Kapila

  4. Kanada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born in the Kosala kingdom.

What was the name of the ancient Indian mathematician who was born in the Kosala kingdom?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, a renowned ancient Indian mathematician, was born in the Kosala kingdom.

Which ancient Indian astronomer was born in the Kosala kingdom?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira, a renowned ancient Indian astronomer, was born in the Kosala kingdom.

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