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572866e54b864d1900164995	History_of_India	The Shunga Empire or Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire. Its capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also ...	Who founded the Shuga empire after the fall of the Maurya empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 190 ], "text": [ "Pushyamitra Shunga" ] }
572866e54b864d1900164996	History_of_India	The Shunga Empire or Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire. Its capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also ...	How long did Pushyamitra Shunga rule?	{ "answer_start": [ 406 ], "text": [ "36 years" ] }
572866e54b864d1900164997	History_of_India	The Shunga Empire or Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire. Its capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also ...	What script variant was used to write the Sanskrit language?	{ "answer_start": [ 1061 ], "text": [ "Brahmi" ] }
572866e54b864d1900164998	History_of_India	The Shunga Empire or Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire. Its capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also ...	What tradition did Shunga rulers help begin?	{ "answer_start": [ 981 ], "text": [ "sponsorship of learning and art" ] }
572868892ca10214002da30e	History_of_India	During the reign of Khārabēḷa, the Chedi dynasty of Kaḷinga ascended to eminence and restored the lost power and glory of Kaḷinga, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka. Kaḷingan military might was reinstated by Khārabēḷa: under Khārabēḷa's generalship, the Kaḷinga state had a formidable maritime...	What Kalingan ruler brought the Chedi dynasty back into power?	{ "answer_start": [ 20 ], "text": [ "Khārabēḷa" ] }
572868892ca10214002da30f	History_of_India	During the reign of Khārabēḷa, the Chedi dynasty of Kaḷinga ascended to eminence and restored the lost power and glory of Kaḷinga, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka. Kaḷingan military might was reinstated by Khārabēḷa: under Khārabēḷa's generalship, the Kaḷinga state had a formidable maritime...	What power had previously defeated the Kalingans?	{ "answer_start": [ 185 ], "text": [ "Ashoka" ] }
572868892ca10214002da310	History_of_India	During the reign of Khārabēḷa, the Chedi dynasty of Kaḷinga ascended to eminence and restored the lost power and glory of Kaḷinga, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka. Kaḷingan military might was reinstated by Khārabēḷa: under Khārabēḷa's generalship, the Kaḷinga state had a formidable maritime...	In what arena was Kalinga a formidable power?	{ "answer_start": [ 312 ], "text": [ "maritime" ] }
572868892ca10214002da311	History_of_India	During the reign of Khārabēḷa, the Chedi dynasty of Kaḷinga ascended to eminence and restored the lost power and glory of Kaḷinga, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka. Kaḷingan military might was reinstated by Khārabēḷa: under Khārabēḷa's generalship, the Kaḷinga state had a formidable maritime...	What maritime advantage did the Kalingans have?	{ "answer_start": [ 332 ], "text": [ "trade routes" ] }
572868892ca10214002da312	History_of_India	During the reign of Khārabēḷa, the Chedi dynasty of Kaḷinga ascended to eminence and restored the lost power and glory of Kaḷinga, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka. Kaḷingan military might was reinstated by Khārabēḷa: under Khārabēḷa's generalship, the Kaḷinga state had a formidable maritime...	What militaristic leader restored might to the Kalinga empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 235 ], "text": [ "Khārabēḷa" ] }
57286a254b864d19001649b8	History_of_India	The Kushan Empire expanded out of what is now Afghanistan into the northwest of the subcontinent under the leadership of their first emperor, Kujula Kadphises, about the middle of the 1st century CE. They came of an Indo-European language speaking Central Asian tribe called the Yuezhi, a branch of which was known as th...	From what area did the Kushan Empire come?	{ "answer_start": [ 46 ], "text": [ "Afghanistan" ] }
57286a254b864d19001649b9	History_of_India	The Kushan Empire expanded out of what is now Afghanistan into the northwest of the subcontinent under the leadership of their first emperor, Kujula Kadphises, about the middle of the 1st century CE. They came of an Indo-European language speaking Central Asian tribe called the Yuezhi, a branch of which was known as th...	Who was the first ruler of the Kushan empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 142 ], "text": [ "Kujula Kadphises" ] }
57286a254b864d19001649ba	History_of_India	The Kushan Empire expanded out of what is now Afghanistan into the northwest of the subcontinent under the leadership of their first emperor, Kujula Kadphises, about the middle of the 1st century CE. They came of an Indo-European language speaking Central Asian tribe called the Yuezhi, a branch of which was known as th...	In the middle o what century did the Kushan empire begin?	{ "answer_start": [ 184 ], "text": [ "1st century CE" ] }
57286a254b864d19001649bb	History_of_India	The Kushan Empire expanded out of what is now Afghanistan into the northwest of the subcontinent under the leadership of their first emperor, Kujula Kadphises, about the middle of the 1st century CE. They came of an Indo-European language speaking Central Asian tribe called the Yuezhi, a branch of which was known as th...	What was the language base of the Kushans?	{ "answer_start": [ 216 ], "text": [ "Indo-European" ] }
57286a254b864d19001649bc	History_of_India	The Kushan Empire expanded out of what is now Afghanistan into the northwest of the subcontinent under the leadership of their first emperor, Kujula Kadphises, about the middle of the 1st century CE. They came of an Indo-European language speaking Central Asian tribe called the Yuezhi, a branch of which was known as th...	What had the Kushans conquered much of by the time of Kanishka	{ "answer_start": [ 397 ], "text": [ "northern India" ] }
57286fe02ca10214002da350	History_of_India	Classical India refers to the period when much of the Indian subcontinent was reunited under the Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE). This period has been called the Golden Age of India and was marked by extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, reli...	By what is India under the Gupta Empire referered?	{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "Classical India" ] }
57286fe02ca10214002da351	History_of_India	Classical India refers to the period when much of the Indian subcontinent was reunited under the Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE). This period has been called the Golden Age of India and was marked by extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, reli...	What was the time span of the Gupta Empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 111 ], "text": [ "c. 320–550 CE" ] }
57286fe02ca10214002da352	History_of_India	Classical India refers to the period when much of the Indian subcontinent was reunited under the Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE). This period has been called the Golden Age of India and was marked by extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, reli...	What is the period of the Gupta Empire called?	{ "answer_start": [ 159 ], "text": [ "Golden Age of India" ] }
57286fe02ca10214002da353	History_of_India	Classical India refers to the period when much of the Indian subcontinent was reunited under the Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE). This period has been called the Golden Age of India and was marked by extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, reli...	What philosophy formed at the time of the Gupta Empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 402 ], "text": [ "Hindu culture" ] }
57286fe02ca10214002da354	History_of_India	Classical India refers to the period when much of the Indian subcontinent was reunited under the Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE). This period has been called the Golden Age of India and was marked by extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, reli...	What numeral system originated in India?	{ "answer_start": [ 421 ], "text": [ "Hindu-Arabic" ] }
572871a03acd2414000df9f9	History_of_India	The high points of this cultural creativity are magnificent architecture, sculpture, and painting. The Gupta period produced scholars such as Kalidasa, Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Vishnu Sharma, and Vatsyayana who made great advancements in many academic fields. The Gupta period marked a watershed of Indian culture: the G...	What did the Guptas promote in their reigns?	{ "answer_start": [ 299 ], "text": [ "Indian culture" ] }
572871a03acd2414000df9fa	History_of_India	The high points of this cultural creativity are magnificent architecture, sculpture, and painting. The Gupta period produced scholars such as Kalidasa, Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Vishnu Sharma, and Vatsyayana who made great advancements in many academic fields. The Gupta period marked a watershed of Indian culture: the G...	Besides the Vedic practices, what other religion did the Guptas patronize?	{ "answer_start": [ 404 ], "text": [ "Buddhism" ] }
572871a03acd2414000df9fb	History_of_India	The high points of this cultural creativity are magnificent architecture, sculpture, and painting. The Gupta period produced scholars such as Kalidasa, Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Vishnu Sharma, and Vatsyayana who made great advancements in many academic fields. The Gupta period marked a watershed of Indian culture: the G...	What Guptas brought much of India under Gupta rule?	{ "answer_start": [ 511 ], "text": [ "first three rulers" ] }
572871a03acd2414000df9fc	History_of_India	The high points of this cultural creativity are magnificent architecture, sculpture, and painting. The Gupta period produced scholars such as Kalidasa, Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Vishnu Sharma, and Vatsyayana who made great advancements in many academic fields. The Gupta period marked a watershed of Indian culture: the G...	What business activity made the Gupta Empire prominent in India?	{ "answer_start": [ 709 ], "text": [ "Strong trade ties" ] }
572871a03acd2414000df9fd	History_of_India	The high points of this cultural creativity are magnificent architecture, sculpture, and painting. The Gupta period produced scholars such as Kalidasa, Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Vishnu Sharma, and Vatsyayana who made great advancements in many academic fields. The Gupta period marked a watershed of Indian culture: the G...	What did the Gupta Empires trade ties influence?	{ "answer_start": [ 827 ], "text": [ "nearby kingdoms" ] }
572873c13acd2414000dfa0d	History_of_India	Kadamba (345 – 525 CE) was an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka, India that ruled northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi in present-day Uttara Kannada district. At the peak of their power under King Kakushtavarma, the Kadambas of Banavasi ruled large parts of modern Karnataka state. The dynasty was founded by...	During what time did Kadamba rule northern Karnataka?	{ "answer_start": [ 9 ], "text": [ "345 – 525 CE" ] }
572873c13acd2414000dfa0e	History_of_India	Kadamba (345 – 525 CE) was an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka, India that ruled northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi in present-day Uttara Kannada district. At the peak of their power under King Kakushtavarma, the Kadambas of Banavasi ruled large parts of modern Karnataka state. The dynasty was founded by...	Where did the Kadamba dynasty originate?	{ "answer_start": [ 55 ], "text": [ "Karnataka, India" ] }
572873c13acd2414000dfa0f	History_of_India	Kadamba (345 – 525 CE) was an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka, India that ruled northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi in present-day Uttara Kannada district. At the peak of their power under King Kakushtavarma, the Kadambas of Banavasi ruled large parts of modern Karnataka state. The dynasty was founded by...	What ruler ruled at the peak of Kadamba power?	{ "answer_start": [ 204 ], "text": [ "King Kakushtavarma" ] }
572873c13acd2414000dfa10	History_of_India	Kadamba (345 – 525 CE) was an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka, India that ruled northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi in present-day Uttara Kannada district. At the peak of their power under King Kakushtavarma, the Kadambas of Banavasi ruled large parts of modern Karnataka state. The dynasty was founded by...	Who founded the Kamdamba dynasty?	{ "answer_start": [ 321 ], "text": [ "Mayurasharma" ] }
572873c13acd2414000dfa11	History_of_India	Kadamba (345 – 525 CE) was an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka, India that ruled northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi in present-day Uttara Kannada district. At the peak of their power under King Kakushtavarma, the Kadambas of Banavasi ruled large parts of modern Karnataka state. The dynasty was founded by...	What dynasty made military alliances with the Kamdamba?	{ "answer_start": [ 726 ], "text": [ "Gupta Dynasty" ] }
5728750eff5b5019007da251	History_of_India	The Hephthalites (or Ephthalites), also known as the White Huns, were a nomadic confederation in Central Asia during the late antiquity period. The White Huns established themselves in modern-day Afghanistan by the first half of the 5th century. Led by the Hun military leader Toramana, they overran the northern region ...	What type of trib were the Hephthalites?	{ "answer_start": [ 72 ], "text": [ "nomadic confederation" ] }
5728750eff5b5019007da252	History_of_India	The Hephthalites (or Ephthalites), also known as the White Huns, were a nomadic confederation in Central Asia during the late antiquity period. The White Huns established themselves in modern-day Afghanistan by the first half of the 5th century. Led by the Hun military leader Toramana, they overran the northern region ...	Where did the White Huns roam?	{ "answer_start": [ 97 ], "text": [ "Central Asia" ] }
5728750eff5b5019007da253	History_of_India	The Hephthalites (or Ephthalites), also known as the White Huns, were a nomadic confederation in Central Asia during the late antiquity period. The White Huns established themselves in modern-day Afghanistan by the first half of the 5th century. Led by the Hun military leader Toramana, they overran the northern region ...	In what country did the White Huns settle?	{ "answer_start": [ 196 ], "text": [ "Afghanistan" ] }
5728750eff5b5019007da254	History_of_India	The Hephthalites (or Ephthalites), also known as the White Huns, were a nomadic confederation in Central Asia during the late antiquity period. The White Huns established themselves in modern-day Afghanistan by the first half of the 5th century. Led by the Hun military leader Toramana, they overran the northern region ...	What lands did the White Huns take in the 5th century?	{ "answer_start": [ 323 ], "text": [ "Pakistan and North India" ] }
572876804b864d1900164a0a	History_of_India	After the downfall of the prior Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers. Harsha was a convert to Buddhism. He united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned Harsha king at an ass...	In which century did the Gupta Empire fall?	{ "answer_start": [ 52 ], "text": [ "middle of the 6th century" ] }
572876804b864d1900164a0b	History_of_India	After the downfall of the prior Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers. Harsha was a convert to Buddhism. He united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned Harsha king at an ass...	To what type of states did the former Gupta Empire revert?	{ "answer_start": [ 103 ], "text": [ "small" ] }
572876804b864d1900164a0c	History_of_India	After the downfall of the prior Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers. Harsha was a convert to Buddhism. He united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned Harsha king at an ass...	After uniting the area, what title was Harsha given?	{ "answer_start": [ 363 ], "text": [ "Maharaja" ] }
572876804b864d1900164a0d	History_of_India	After the downfall of the prior Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers. Harsha was a convert to Buddhism. He united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned Harsha king at an ass...	When was Harsha crowned by the states he united?	{ "answer_start": [ 329 ], "text": [ "April 606" ] }
572876804b864d1900164a0e	History_of_India	After the downfall of the prior Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers. Harsha was a convert to Buddhism. He united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned Harsha king at an ass...	To what religion had Harsha been converted?	{ "answer_start": [ 195 ], "text": [ "Buddhism" ] }
572878323acd2414000dfa35	History_of_India	From the fifth century to the thirteenth, Śrauta sacrifices declined, and initiatory traditions of Buddhism, Jainism or more commonly Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism expanded in royal courts. This period produced some of India's finest art, considered the epitome of classical development, and the development of the ...	What declined from the 5th to the 13th centuries	{ "answer_start": [ 42 ], "text": [ "Śrauta sacrifices" ] }
572878323acd2414000dfa36	History_of_India	From the fifth century to the thirteenth, Śrauta sacrifices declined, and initiatory traditions of Buddhism, Jainism or more commonly Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism expanded in royal courts. This period produced some of India's finest art, considered the epitome of classical development, and the development of the ...	What philosophical traditions developed during the period of the 5th to the 13th centuries?	{ "answer_start": [ 386 ], "text": [ "Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism" ] }
572878323acd2414000dfa37	History_of_India	From the fifth century to the thirteenth, Śrauta sacrifices declined, and initiatory traditions of Buddhism, Jainism or more commonly Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism expanded in royal courts. This period produced some of India's finest art, considered the epitome of classical development, and the development of the ...	In what century was Harsha's rule?	{ "answer_start": [ 506 ], "text": [ "7th century" ] }
572878323acd2414000dfa38	History_of_India	From the fifth century to the thirteenth, Śrauta sacrifices declined, and initiatory traditions of Buddhism, Jainism or more commonly Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism expanded in royal courts. This period produced some of India's finest art, considered the epitome of classical development, and the development of the ...	What happened to Harsha's empire after his death?	{ "answer_start": [ 571 ], "text": [ "collapsed" ] }
572878323acd2414000dfa39	History_of_India	From the fifth century to the thirteenth, Śrauta sacrifices declined, and initiatory traditions of Buddhism, Jainism or more commonly Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism expanded in royal courts. This period produced some of India's finest art, considered the epitome of classical development, and the development of the ...	What area did Harsha unite during his reign?	{ "answer_start": [ 467 ], "text": [ "northern India" ] }
572879b54b864d1900164a1e	History_of_India	Ronald Inden writes that by the 8th century CE symbols of Hindu gods "replaced the Buddha at the imperial centre and pinnacle of the cosmo-political system, the image or symbol of the Hindu god comes to be housed in a monumental temple and given increasingly elaborate imperial-style puja worship". Although Buddhism did...	What cults weakened Buddhism in India?	{ "answer_start": [ 422 ], "text": [ "Vishnu and Shiva" ] }
572879b54b864d1900164a1f	History_of_India	Ronald Inden writes that by the 8th century CE symbols of Hindu gods "replaced the Buddha at the imperial centre and pinnacle of the cosmo-political system, the image or symbol of the Hindu god comes to be housed in a monumental temple and given increasingly elaborate imperial-style puja worship". Although Buddhism did...	What replaced Buddha in ruling centers?	{ "answer_start": [ 58 ], "text": [ "Hindu gods" ] }
572879b54b864d1900164a20	History_of_India	Ronald Inden writes that by the 8th century CE symbols of Hindu gods "replaced the Buddha at the imperial centre and pinnacle of the cosmo-political system, the image or symbol of the Hindu god comes to be housed in a monumental temple and given increasingly elaborate imperial-style puja worship". Although Buddhism did...	What kind of temples were built for Hindu Gods?	{ "answer_start": [ 218 ], "text": [ "monumental" ] }
572879b54b864d1900164a21	History_of_India	Ronald Inden writes that by the 8th century CE symbols of Hindu gods "replaced the Buddha at the imperial centre and pinnacle of the cosmo-political system, the image or symbol of the Hindu god comes to be housed in a monumental temple and given increasingly elaborate imperial-style puja worship". Although Buddhism did...	What was the style of worship of Hindu Gods?	{ "answer_start": [ 259 ], "text": [ "elaborate" ] }
572879b54b864d1900164a22	History_of_India	Ronald Inden writes that by the 8th century CE symbols of Hindu gods "replaced the Buddha at the imperial centre and pinnacle of the cosmo-political system, the image or symbol of the Hindu god comes to be housed in a monumental temple and given increasingly elaborate imperial-style puja worship". Although Buddhism did...	By what dentury did Buddhism disappear form much of India?	{ "answer_start": [ 378 ], "text": [ "eighth" ] }
57287bee2ca10214002da3c6	History_of_India	From the 8th to the 10th century, three dynasties contested for control of northern India: the Gurjara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Palas of Bengal, and the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan. The Sena dynasty would later assume control of the Pala Empire, and the Gurjara Pratiharas fragmented into various states. These were the f...	How many dynasties fought for control from the 8th to the 10th century?	{ "answer_start": [ 34 ], "text": [ "three" ] }
57287bee2ca10214002da3c7	History_of_India	From the 8th to the 10th century, three dynasties contested for control of northern India: the Gurjara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Palas of Bengal, and the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan. The Sena dynasty would later assume control of the Pala Empire, and the Gurjara Pratiharas fragmented into various states. These were the f...	When did the first Rajput kingdoms emerge in India?	{ "answer_start": [ 410 ], "text": [ "6th century" ] }
57287bee2ca10214002da3c8	History_of_India	From the 8th to the 10th century, three dynasties contested for control of northern India: the Gurjara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Palas of Bengal, and the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan. The Sena dynasty would later assume control of the Pala Empire, and the Gurjara Pratiharas fragmented into various states. These were the f...	What Rajput ruler was known for his conflicts with the Turkic sultanates?	{ "answer_start": [ 525 ], "text": [ "Prithvi Raj Chauhan" ] }
57287bee2ca10214002da3c9	History_of_India	From the 8th to the 10th century, three dynasties contested for control of northern India: the Gurjara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Palas of Bengal, and the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan. The Sena dynasty would later assume control of the Pala Empire, and the Gurjara Pratiharas fragmented into various states. These were the f...	In what century did the Chola Empire emerge?	{ "answer_start": [ 789 ], "text": [ "11th century" ] }
57287bee2ca10214002da3ca	History_of_India	From the 8th to the 10th century, three dynasties contested for control of northern India: the Gurjara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Palas of Bengal, and the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan. The Sena dynasty would later assume control of the Pala Empire, and the Gurjara Pratiharas fragmented into various states. These were the f...	Who was emperor of the Kashmiri Karkota dynasty?	{ "answer_start": [ 803 ], "text": [ "Lalitaditya Muktapida" ] }
57287da82ca10214002da3ee	History_of_India	The Chalukya Empire (Kannada: ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು [tʃaːɭukjə]) was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi...	When did the Chalukya Empire rule?	{ "answer_start": [ 146 ], "text": [ "6th and the 12th centuries" ] }
57287da82ca10214002da3ef	History_of_India	The Chalukya Empire (Kannada: ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು [tʃaːɭukjə]) was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi...	What portion of India did the Chalukya Empire rule?	{ "answer_start": [ 107 ], "text": [ "southern and central" ] }
57287da82ca10214002da3f0	History_of_India	The Chalukya Empire (Kannada: ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು [tʃaːɭukjə]) was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi...	What style of architecture developed during the Chaluka reigns?	{ "answer_start": [ 1078 ], "text": [ "Chalukyan architecture" ] }
57287da82ca10214002da3f1	History_of_India	The Chalukya Empire (Kannada: ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು [tʃaːɭukjə]) was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi...	When did the Chalukyans rule from Badami?	{ "answer_start": [ 1199 ], "text": [ "550 and 750" ] }
57287da82ca10214002da3f2	History_of_India	The Chalukya Empire (Kannada: ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು [tʃaːɭukjə]) was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi...	When was the second reign of Chalukyans?	{ "answer_start": [ 1248 ], "text": [ "970 and 1190" ] }
57287f0f2ca10214002da402	History_of_India	Founded by Dantidurga around 753, the Rashtrakuta Empire ruled from its capital at Manyakheta for almost two centuries. At its peak, the Rashtrakutas ruled from the Ganges River and Yamuna River doab in the north to Cape Comorin in the south, a fruitful time of political expansion, architectural achievements and famous...	When was the Rastrakuta Empire started?	{ "answer_start": [ 29 ], "text": [ "753" ] }
57287f0f2ca10214002da403	History_of_India	Founded by Dantidurga around 753, the Rashtrakuta Empire ruled from its capital at Manyakheta for almost two centuries. At its peak, the Rashtrakutas ruled from the Ganges River and Yamuna River doab in the north to Cape Comorin in the south, a fruitful time of political expansion, architectural achievements and famous...	In what location was the capital of the Rashtrakuta Empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 83 ], "text": [ "Manyakheta" ] }
57287f0f2ca10214002da404	History_of_India	Founded by Dantidurga around 753, the Rashtrakuta Empire ruled from its capital at Manyakheta for almost two centuries. At its peak, the Rashtrakutas ruled from the Ganges River and Yamuna River doab in the north to Cape Comorin in the south, a fruitful time of political expansion, architectural achievements and famous...	What was the faith of the early rulers of the Rastrakuta Empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 399 ], "text": [ "Hindu" ] }
57287f0f2ca10214002da405	History_of_India	Founded by Dantidurga around 753, the Rashtrakuta Empire ruled from its capital at Manyakheta for almost two centuries. At its peak, the Rashtrakutas ruled from the Ganges River and Yamuna River doab in the north to Cape Comorin in the south, a fruitful time of political expansion, architectural achievements and famous...	By what were the later kings of the Rastrakuta Empire influenced?	{ "answer_start": [ 453 ], "text": [ "Jainism" ] }
57287f0f2ca10214002da406	History_of_India	Founded by Dantidurga around 753, the Rashtrakuta Empire ruled from its capital at Manyakheta for almost two centuries. At its peak, the Rashtrakutas ruled from the Ganges River and Yamuna River doab in the north to Cape Comorin in the south, a fruitful time of political expansion, architectural achievements and famous...	What Rastrakuta king ruler for 64 years?	{ "answer_start": [ 577 ], "text": [ "Amoghavarsha" ] }
572883f82ca10214002da434	History_of_India	The Pala Empire (Bengali: পাল সাম্রাজ্য Pal Samrajyô) flourished during the Classical period of India, and may be dated during 750–1174 CE. Founded by Gopala I, it was ruled by a Buddhist dynasty from Bengal in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent. Though the Palas were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric sc...	During what span of time did the Pala Empire thrive?	{ "answer_start": [ 127 ], "text": [ "750–1174 CE" ] }
572883f82ca10214002da435	History_of_India	The Pala Empire (Bengali: পাল সাম্রাজ্য Pal Samrajyô) flourished during the Classical period of India, and may be dated during 750–1174 CE. Founded by Gopala I, it was ruled by a Buddhist dynasty from Bengal in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent. Though the Palas were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric sc...	What style of belief system did the Pala Empire favor?	{ "answer_start": [ 179 ], "text": [ "Buddhist" ] }
572883f82ca10214002da436	History_of_India	The Pala Empire (Bengali: পাল সাম্রাজ্য Pal Samrajyô) flourished during the Classical period of India, and may be dated during 750–1174 CE. Founded by Gopala I, it was ruled by a Buddhist dynasty from Bengal in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent. Though the Palas were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric sc...	What is the term used to describe the Pala Empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 711 ], "text": [ "golden era of Bengal" ] }
572883f82ca10214002da437	History_of_India	The Pala Empire (Bengali: পাল সাম্রাজ্য Pal Samrajyô) flourished during the Classical period of India, and may be dated during 750–1174 CE. Founded by Gopala I, it was ruled by a Buddhist dynasty from Bengal in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent. Though the Palas were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric sc...	What educational center reached it height during the Pala rule?	{ "answer_start": [ 871 ], "text": [ "Nalanda" ] }
572883f82ca10214002da438	History_of_India	The Pala Empire (Bengali: পাল সাম্রাজ্য Pal Samrajyô) flourished during the Classical period of India, and may be dated during 750–1174 CE. Founded by Gopala I, it was ruled by a Buddhist dynasty from Bengal in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent. Though the Palas were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric sc...	What ruler founded the Pala dynasty?	{ "answer_start": [ 151 ], "text": [ "Gopala I" ] }
572886723acd2414000dfa95	History_of_India	Medieval Cholas rose to prominence during the middle of the 9th century C.E. and established the greatest empire South India had seen. They successfully united the South India under their rule and through their naval strength extended their influence in the Southeast Asian countries such as Srivijaya. Under Rajaraja Ch...	What area did the Cholas unite in the 9th century?	{ "answer_start": [ 164 ], "text": [ "South India" ] }
572886723acd2414000dfa96	History_of_India	Medieval Cholas rose to prominence during the middle of the 9th century C.E. and established the greatest empire South India had seen. They successfully united the South India under their rule and through their naval strength extended their influence in the Southeast Asian countries such as Srivijaya. Under Rajaraja Ch...	What kind of power did the Chola dynasty become in south India?	{ "answer_start": [ 445 ], "text": [ "military, economic and cultural" ] }
572886723acd2414000dfa97	History_of_India	Medieval Cholas rose to prominence during the middle of the 9th century C.E. and established the greatest empire South India had seen. They successfully united the South India under their rule and through their naval strength extended their influence in the Southeast Asian countries such as Srivijaya. Under Rajaraja Ch...	In what area did the Chola Empire establish political unity?	{ "answer_start": [ 1337 ], "text": [ "whole of Southern India" ] }
572886723acd2414000dfa98	History_of_India	Medieval Cholas rose to prominence during the middle of the 9th century C.E. and established the greatest empire South India had seen. They successfully united the South India under their rule and through their naval strength extended their influence in the Southeast Asian countries such as Srivijaya. Under Rajaraja Ch...	In what type of architecture did the Cholas excel?	{ "answer_start": [ 1652 ], "text": [ "Monumental" ] }
572886723acd2414000dfa99	History_of_India	Medieval Cholas rose to prominence during the middle of the 9th century C.E. and established the greatest empire South India had seen. They successfully united the South India under their rule and through their naval strength extended their influence in the Southeast Asian countries such as Srivijaya. Under Rajaraja Ch...	From their contacts and conquests in surrounding sea areas, what did this establish the Chola empire as?	{ "answer_start": [ 1409 ], "text": [ "sea power" ] }
572888753acd2414000dfaa9	History_of_India	The Western Chalukya Empire (Kannada:ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ) ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. Vast areas between the Narmada River in the north and Kaveri River in the south came under Chalukya control. During this period the other major ruling families of the Deccan...	During waht centuries did the Western Chalukya rule?	{ "answer_start": [ 122 ], "text": [ "10th and 12th" ] }
572888753acd2414000dfaaa	History_of_India	The Western Chalukya Empire (Kannada:ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ) ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. Vast areas between the Narmada River in the north and Kaveri River in the south came under Chalukya control. During this period the other major ruling families of the Deccan...	What was the architectural style of the Chalukyas?	{ "answer_start": [ 646 ], "text": [ "transitional" ] }
572888753acd2414000dfaab	History_of_India	The Western Chalukya Empire (Kannada:ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ) ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. Vast areas between the Narmada River in the north and Kaveri River in the south came under Chalukya control. During this period the other major ruling families of the Deccan...	Where did the Chalukyas build most of their monuments?	{ "answer_start": [ 852 ], "text": [ "central Karnataka" ] }
572888753acd2414000dfaac	History_of_India	The Western Chalukya Empire (Kannada:ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ) ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. Vast areas between the Narmada River in the north and Kaveri River in the south came under Chalukya control. During this period the other major ruling families of the Deccan...	What did the Chalukya kings encourage writers to use?	{ "answer_start": [ 1199 ], "text": [ "native language" ] }
572888753acd2414000dfaad	History_of_India	The Western Chalukya Empire (Kannada:ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ) ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. Vast areas between the Narmada River in the north and Kaveri River in the south came under Chalukya control. During this period the other major ruling families of the Deccan...	Besides the language of Kannada, what other old language was used during the western Chalukya dynasty?	{ "answer_start": [ 1231 ], "text": [ "Sanskrit" ] }
57288af83acd2414000dfabd	History_of_India	The early Islamic literature indicates that the conquest of India was one of the very early ambitions of the Muslims, though it was recognized as a particularly difficult one. After conquering Persia, the Arab Umayyad Caliphate incorporated parts of what are now Afghanistan and Pakistan around 720. The book Chach Nama ...	What group wanted to conquer India from earliest times?	{ "answer_start": [ 109 ], "text": [ "Muslims" ] }
57288af83acd2414000dfabe	History_of_India	The early Islamic literature indicates that the conquest of India was one of the very early ambitions of the Muslims, though it was recognized as a particularly difficult one. After conquering Persia, the Arab Umayyad Caliphate incorporated parts of what are now Afghanistan and Pakistan around 720. The book Chach Nama ...	What empire took over parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan in 720?	{ "answer_start": [ 205 ], "text": [ "Arab Umayyad Caliphate" ] }
57288af83acd2414000dfabf	History_of_India	The early Islamic literature indicates that the conquest of India was one of the very early ambitions of the Muslims, though it was recognized as a particularly difficult one. After conquering Persia, the Arab Umayyad Caliphate incorporated parts of what are now Afghanistan and Pakistan around 720. The book Chach Nama ...	Who was the final Hindu monarch of Sindh?	{ "answer_start": [ 570 ], "text": [ "Raja Dahir" ] }
57288af83acd2414000dfac0	History_of_India	The early Islamic literature indicates that the conquest of India was one of the very early ambitions of the Muslims, though it was recognized as a particularly difficult one. After conquering Persia, the Arab Umayyad Caliphate incorporated parts of what are now Afghanistan and Pakistan around 720. The book Chach Nama ...	What Arab leader completed the early ambitions of Arabs by conquering parts of northern India?	{ "answer_start": [ 476 ], "text": [ "Muhammad bin Qasim" ] }
57288af83acd2414000dfac1	History_of_India	The early Islamic literature indicates that the conquest of India was one of the very early ambitions of the Muslims, though it was recognized as a particularly difficult one. After conquering Persia, the Arab Umayyad Caliphate incorporated parts of what are now Afghanistan and Pakistan around 720. The book Chach Nama ...	How did the early Muslims view the possibility of conquering India?	{ "answer_start": [ 161 ], "text": [ "difficult" ] }
57288d1dff5b5019007da2d2	History_of_India	In 712, Arab Muslim general Muhammad bin Qasim conquered most of the Indus region in modern-day Pakistan for the Umayyad Empire, incorporating it as the "As-Sindh" province with its capital at Al-Mansurah, 72 km (45 mi) north of modern Hyderabad in Sindh, Pakistan. After several incursions, the Hindu kings east of Indu...	In what year did Muslim general Muhammad bin Qasim take over most of the Indus area?	{ "answer_start": [ 3 ], "text": [ "712" ] }
57288d1dff5b5019007da2d3	History_of_India	In 712, Arab Muslim general Muhammad bin Qasim conquered most of the Indus region in modern-day Pakistan for the Umayyad Empire, incorporating it as the "As-Sindh" province with its capital at Al-Mansurah, 72 km (45 mi) north of modern Hyderabad in Sindh, Pakistan. After several incursions, the Hindu kings east of Indu...	Who eventually defeated the Arabs at Rajasthan?	{ "answer_start": [ 296 ], "text": [ "Hindu kings" ] }
57288d1dff5b5019007da2d4	History_of_India	In 712, Arab Muslim general Muhammad bin Qasim conquered most of the Indus region in modern-day Pakistan for the Umayyad Empire, incorporating it as the "As-Sindh" province with its capital at Al-Mansurah, 72 km (45 mi) north of modern Hyderabad in Sindh, Pakistan. After several incursions, the Hindu kings east of Indu...	In what area did the Indian Kings contain the Arabs?	{ "answer_start": [ 416 ], "text": [ "Sindh in Pakistan" ] }
57288d1dff5b5019007da2d5	History_of_India	In 712, Arab Muslim general Muhammad bin Qasim conquered most of the Indus region in modern-day Pakistan for the Umayyad Empire, incorporating it as the "As-Sindh" province with its capital at Al-Mansurah, 72 km (45 mi) north of modern Hyderabad in Sindh, Pakistan. After several incursions, the Hindu kings east of Indu...	When was the Arab invasion repulsed?	{ "answer_start": [ 601 ], "text": [ "early 8th century" ] }
57288d1dff5b5019007da2d6	History_of_India	In 712, Arab Muslim general Muhammad bin Qasim conquered most of the Indus region in modern-day Pakistan for the Umayyad Empire, incorporating it as the "As-Sindh" province with its capital at Al-Mansurah, 72 km (45 mi) north of modern Hyderabad in Sindh, Pakistan. After several incursions, the Hindu kings east of Indu...	Where did the Arabs establish as the capital of the newly conquered territory?	{ "answer_start": [ 193 ], "text": [ "Al-Mansurah" ] }
57288f98ff5b5019007da2f0	History_of_India	Several Islamic kingdoms (sultanates) under both foreign and, newly converted, Rajput rulers were established across the north western subcontinent (Afghanistan and Pakistan) over a period of a few centuries. From the 10th century, Sindh was ruled by the Rajput Soomra dynasty, and later, in the mid-13th century by the ...	In what areas of India were Islamic kingdoms formed over a period of centuries?	{ "answer_start": [ 149 ], "text": [ "Afghanistan and Pakistan" ] }
57288f98ff5b5019007da2f1	History_of_India	Several Islamic kingdoms (sultanates) under both foreign and, newly converted, Rajput rulers were established across the north western subcontinent (Afghanistan and Pakistan) over a period of a few centuries. From the 10th century, Sindh was ruled by the Rajput Soomra dynasty, and later, in the mid-13th century by the ...	What Muslim endeavors thrived on the coastal areas of south India?	{ "answer_start": [ 363 ], "text": [ "trading communities" ] }
57288f98ff5b5019007da2f2	History_of_India	Several Islamic kingdoms (sultanates) under both foreign and, newly converted, Rajput rulers were established across the north western subcontinent (Afghanistan and Pakistan) over a period of a few centuries. From the 10th century, Sindh was ruled by the Rajput Soomra dynasty, and later, in the mid-13th century by the ...	Which south Indian coast was favored by Muslim traders?	{ "answer_start": [ 446 ], "text": [ "western coast" ] }
57288f98ff5b5019007da2f3	History_of_India	Several Islamic kingdoms (sultanates) under both foreign and, newly converted, Rajput rulers were established across the north western subcontinent (Afghanistan and Pakistan) over a period of a few centuries. From the 10th century, Sindh was ruled by the Rajput Soomra dynasty, and later, in the mid-13th century by the ...	From where did the Arab traders come in order to trade on the west coast of India?	{ "answer_start": [ 523 ], "text": [ "Arabian peninsula" ] }
57288f98ff5b5019007da2f4	History_of_India	Several Islamic kingdoms (sultanates) under both foreign and, newly converted, Rajput rulers were established across the north western subcontinent (Afghanistan and Pakistan) over a period of a few centuries. From the 10th century, Sindh was ruled by the Rajput Soomra dynasty, and later, in the mid-13th century by the ...	Besides the newly introduced Islamic religion, what other Abrahamic religions were practiced in India?	{ "answer_start": [ 627 ], "text": [ "Judaism and Christianity" ] }
572891a0ff5b5019007da300	History_of_India	The Kabul Shahi dynasties ruled the Kabul Valley and Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) from the decline of the Kushan Empire in the 3rd century to the early 9th century. The Shahis are generally split up into two eras: the Buddhist Shahis and the Hindu Shahis, with the change-over thought to have occurred ...	Until what century did the Kabul Shahi dynasties rule the Kabul Valley?	{ "answer_start": [ 170 ], "text": [ "9th century" ] }
572891a0ff5b5019007da301	History_of_India	The Kabul Shahi dynasties ruled the Kabul Valley and Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) from the decline of the Kushan Empire in the 3rd century to the early 9th century. The Shahis are generally split up into two eras: the Buddhist Shahis and the Hindu Shahis, with the change-over thought to have occurred ...	The decline of what empire allowed the rule of the Kabul Shahi empire?	{ "answer_start": [ 124 ], "text": [ "Kushan" ] }
572891a0ff5b5019007da302	History_of_India	The Kabul Shahi dynasties ruled the Kabul Valley and Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) from the decline of the Kushan Empire in the 3rd century to the early 9th century. The Shahis are generally split up into two eras: the Buddhist Shahis and the Hindu Shahis, with the change-over thought to have occurred ...	How many eras are the Shahis divided into?	{ "answer_start": [ 222 ], "text": [ "two" ] }
572891a0ff5b5019007da303	History_of_India	The Kabul Shahi dynasties ruled the Kabul Valley and Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) from the decline of the Kushan Empire in the 3rd century to the early 9th century. The Shahis are generally split up into two eras: the Buddhist Shahis and the Hindu Shahis, with the change-over thought to have occurred ...	When did the Shahis switch from Buddhist to Hindu?	{ "answer_start": [ 336 ], "text": [ "870" ] }
572891a0ff5b5019007da304	History_of_India	The Kabul Shahi dynasties ruled the Kabul Valley and Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) from the decline of the Kushan Empire in the 3rd century to the early 9th century. The Shahis are generally split up into two eras: the Buddhist Shahis and the Hindu Shahis, with the change-over thought to have occurred ...	What was the kingdom of the Shahis called?	{ "answer_start": [ 370 ], "text": [ "Kabul Shahan" ] }
5728939a2ca10214002da482	History_of_India	The Hindu Shahis under Jayapala, is known for his struggles in defending his kingdom against the Ghaznavids in the modern-day eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan region. Jayapala saw a danger in the consolidation of the Ghaznavids and invaded their capital city of Ghazni both in the reign of Sebuktigin and in that of his ...	In what id Jayapala see a danger to his dynasty?	{ "answer_start": [ 196 ], "text": [ "consolidation of the Ghaznavids" ] }
5728939a2ca10214002da483	History_of_India	The Hindu Shahis under Jayapala, is known for his struggles in defending his kingdom against the Ghaznavids in the modern-day eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan region. Jayapala saw a danger in the consolidation of the Ghaznavids and invaded their capital city of Ghazni both in the reign of Sebuktigin and in that of his ...	What city did Jayapala invade at least twice?	{ "answer_start": [ 262 ], "text": [ "Ghazni" ] }

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