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QUESTION 1 OF 4
Which Gupta ruler repelled the Huna (Hun) invasions in the 5th century CE?
Explanation: Skandagupta successfully repelled early Huna (Hun) invasions during the later Gupta period.
QUESTION 2 OF 4
Harshavardhana, a prominent 7th-century North Indian ruler, had his capital at:
Explanation: Harshavardhana, the notable 7th-century North Indian ruler, had his capital at Kannauj.
QUESTION 3 OF 4
The Chinese traveler Xuanzang visited India during the reign of which ruler?
Explanation: The Chinese traveler Xuanzang visited India and documented conditions during the reign of Harshavardhana.
QUESTION 4 OF 4
Harsha's court poet, Banabhatta, is known for authoring which biographical work?
Explanation: Harsha's court poet Banabhatta authored both the Harshacharita (a biography of Harsha) and the prose romance Kadambari.
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