Historiography : Indian Tradition
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Which emperor's edicts are the earliest known written documents of historical nature found in India?
Who wrote 'Harshacharit', the biography of King Harsha?
The Sohagaura Copper-plate inscription is from which period?
What type of historical document is 'Bakhar'?
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Which of the following are characteristics of Kalhana's 'Rajtarangini'? (Select all correct answers)
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It is the history of Kashmir, Written in 12th century C.E., Style close to modern historiography, Based on critical examination of sources
Kalhana's 'Rajtarangini' is the history of Kashmir written in 12th century C.E. with a style close to modern historiography, based on critical examination of various sources like inscriptions, coins, and local traditions.
Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India?
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Sir Alexander Cunningham
Sir Alexander Cunningham was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India who supervised excavations of ancient sites, mainly those mentioned in Buddhist texts.
The Harappan Civilization was discovered during whose tenure?
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Sir John Marshall
The Harappan Civilization was discovered during Sir John Marshall's tenure, which helped trace Indian history's antiquity to 3rd millennium B.C.E. or even earlier.
Which book is considered the first on Indian history written by a British historian?
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The History of British India by James Mill
James Mill's 'The History of British India' published in 1817 in three volumes was the first book on Indian history written by a British historian, though it reflected prejudice about Indian culture.
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