History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-II)
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
AAccording to the Puranas, Naga kings flourished apparently after the decline of the Kushanas
BA Lahore copper seal of about the fourth century CE refers to prince Maheshvaranaga, the son of Maharaja Nagabhatta
CThe Bharashivas, a family of Nagas, worshipped the linga
DThe Gupta rulers were not able to check the power of the Nagas and were compelled to accept their independence ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The Gupta rulers were not able to check the power of the Nagas and were compelled to accept their independence — The incorrect statement is the one about the Gupta rulers, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement is the one about the Gupta rulers, so that is the answer.
★The Gupta rulers did check the power of the Nagas and compelled them to accept Gupta suzerainty.
★The Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta mentions Ganapati Naga as one of the kings defeated by him.
★According to the Puranas, Naga kingdoms flourished after the decline of the Kushanas.
★A Lahore copper seal of about the fourth century refers to prince Maheshvaranaga, son of Maharaja Nagabhatta.
★The Bharashivas, a family of Nagas, worshipped the linga.
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