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1.The rulers of which dynasty were first to make land grants to Brahmanas? [A] Maurya [B] Sunga [C] Satvahana [D] Kanvas Correct Answer: C [ Satvahana ] Notes: The rulers of Satvahanas dynasty were the first to make land grant to Brahamanas. 2.The rulers of which among the following dynasties adopted the title Devaputra ? [A] Maurya [B] Sunga [C] Kushana [D] Saka-Kshatrapa Correct Answer: C [ Kushana ] Notes: Kushanas Empire: Kanishka (100 – 126 AD), a prominent ruler of the Kushan Dynasty who achieved remarkable milestones in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. His descendants called him as Devaputra which means son of gods. 3.Who among the following was the first Satavahana King to introduce the Ruler’s head on the coins ? [A] Satkarni I [B] Gautamiputra Satkarni [C] Vasishthiputra Pulumavi [D] Yajna Satakarni Correct Answer: A [ Satkarni I ] Notes: Satavahana dynasty ruled from Pune ...