Q. The Vishnu Purana, gives an account of _____.
The Vishnu Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas and contains valuable information on ancient Indian dynasties. It provides an account of the Andhras (Satavahana Dynasty), along with genealogies of several royal families.
The Satavahanas ruled large parts of the Deccan after the decline of the Mauryan Empire and are often referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas.
Answer: (B) The Andhras
Exam Tip:
- Vishnu Purana → Account of the Andhras (Satavahanas)
- Arthashastra → Mauryan administration (Kautilya/Chanakya)
- Indus Valley Civilization → Archaeological sources, not Puranas
- Vardhana Dynasty → Mainly known from Harshacharita by Banabhatta and the accounts of the Chinese traveler Xuanzang.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Vishnu Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas and contains valuable information on ancient Indian dynasties. It provides an account of the Andhras (Satavahana Dynasty), along with genealogies of several royal families.
The Satavahanas ruled large parts of the Deccan after the decline of the Mauryan Empire and are often referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas.
Answer: (B) The Andhras
Exam Tip:
- Vishnu Purana → Account of the Andhras (Satavahanas)
- Arthashastra → Mauryan administration (Kautilya/Chanakya)
- Indus Valley Civilization → Archaeological sources, not Puranas
- Vardhana Dynasty → Mainly known from Harshacharita by Banabhatta and the accounts of the Chinese traveler Xuanzang.