With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Famous Place - Present State
- Bhilsa - Madhya Pradesh
- Dwarasamudra - Maharashtra
- Girinagar - Gujarat
- Sthanesvara - Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — 1 and 3 only
This question tests knowledge of historical places and their present-day locations in India. Only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched, while pairs 2 and 4 incorrectly identify the present states.
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: Bhilsa (Vidisha) is indeed located in Madhya Pradesh and was the capital of the Sunga dynasty.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Dwarasamudra (Halebidu) is located in Karnataka, not Maharashtra. It was the capital of the Hoysala dynasty.
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: Girinagar (Junagadh) is located in Gujarat and is famous for Mauryan rock inscriptions including Ashoka's edicts.
❌ Pair 4 – Incorrect: Sthanesvara (Thanesar) is located in Haryana, not Uttar Pradesh. It was the initial capital of Emperor Harsha of the Vardhana dynasty.
📝 Short Notes: Historical Places and Their Present Locations
| Historical Name | Also Known As | Present State | Historical Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhilsa | Vidisha | Madhya Pradesh | Capital of Sunga dynasty; important Buddhist center |
| Dwarasamudra | Halebidu | Karnataka | Capital of Hoysala dynasty; famous temples |
| Girinagar | Junagadh | Gujarat | Mauryan rock edicts; Rudradaman inscription |
| Sthanesvara | Thanesar | Haryana | Initial capital of Harsha; site of Kurukshetra |
| Pataliputra | Patna | Bihar | Capital of Mauryas, Guptas, and Palas |
| Kanchipuram | Kanchi | Tamil Nadu | Capital of Pallavas; temple city |
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