Question

Arrange the following in the right chronological order. A. Khmer Kingdom in Cambodia B. Mughal Sultanate in India C. Writing of Veda and Upanishada D. Kushan Rajvansh Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, D, C, B
• B. C, A, D, B
• C. C, D, A, B
• D. D, C, B, A

Hint:

Chronology: Vedas and Upanishads $\rightarrow$ Kushan Dynasty $\rightarrow$ Khmer Kingdom $\rightarrow$ Mughal Empire.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Historical chronology questions are solved by identifying the approximate historical periods of kingdoms, dynasties, and cultural developments.

Step 1: Finding the period of Vedas and Upanishads. The Vedas and Upanishads belong to ancient Indian civilization and were composed roughly between: \[ 1500 \text{ BCE to } 500 \text{ BCE} \] This is the earliest event among the given options. Thus: \[ C \text{ comes first} \]

Step 2: Finding the period of Kushan Dynasty. The Kushan Dynasty flourished approximately during: \[ 1^{st} \text{ to } 3^{rd} \text{ century CE} \] It came much later than the Vedic period. Hence: \[ D \text{ comes after } C \]

Step 3: Finding the period of Khmer Kingdom. The Khmer Kingdom in Cambodia became prominent around: \[ 9^{th} \text{ century CE onwards} \] It is famous for:
• Angkor civilization,
• Temple architecture,
• Hindu-Buddhist cultural influence. Therefore: \[ A \text{ comes after } D \]

Step 4: Finding the period of Mughal Empire. The Mughal Empire in India began in: \[ 1526 \text{ CE} \] It belongs to the medieval period and is the latest among the given options. Thus: \[ B \text{ comes last} \]

Step 5: Final chronological arrangement. Therefore, the correct sequence is: \[ \text{Writing of Vedas and Upanishads} \rightarrow \text{Kushan Dynasty} \rightarrow \text{Khmer Kingdom} \rightarrow \text{Mughal Empire} \] That is: \[ \boxed{C, D, A, B} \]