1. The Shaka era began with the ascent of which king to throne?
Chashtana
2. When did Chashtana rule?
78AD to 130AD
3. Who was called “Testenes” by Ptolemy?
Chashtana
4. Who were referred to as Scythians?
Shakas
5. Who were the Shakas?
Iranian nomadic tribes
6. The Shakas came to India through which pass?
Bolan pass
7. Which earliest Indian text refer to the Shakas?
Mahabhasya
8. Who was the first Shaka king in India?
Moga or Maues
9. When did Maues rule?
80BC to 65BC
10. In which region did Maues rule?
He ruled over Gandhara and his capital was at Sirkap
11. Which language was used by Shakas?
Greek and Kharoshti
12. What was the period of rule of famous Shaka king Rudradaman I?
He ruled between 130AD to 150AD.
13. Which inscription depicts the achievements of Rudradaman I?
His achievements are written in Junagarh inscription.
14. Which inscription is the first major inscription written in Sanskrit?
Junagarh inscription
15. Who repaired the Sudarshan lake at Kathiawar?
Rudradaman I
16. In which religion did Rudradaman I convert himself?
Hinduism
17. Who issued the first long inscription in chaste Sanskrit?
Rudradaman I
18. What was the title of Rudradaman I?
He took the title of “Makakshatrapa”
19. During whose reign did Yavaneshwara, the Greek writer lived in India and translated the Yavanajataka from Greek to Sanskrit?
Rudradaman I
20. Who defeated the Shaka dynasty?
Satavahana Emperor Gautamiputra Satakarni