Medieval Indian History Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, SSC & States PCS Examinations


Q.  Which of the following is the modern site of ancient Hindu Kingdom of Kapisa?

a. Peshawar
b. Multan
c. Kabul
d. Makran


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Kingdom of Kapisa was an ancient Hindu / Buddhist Kingdom in Afghanistan region. It included modern Hindukush mountains, Bamiyan, Kandhar, Begram, Kabul and other areas. Chinese Monk Huen Tsang had visited this kingdom and described that there were over 6000 Mahayana monks in Kapisa.
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