Q: 49 (IAS/1994)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,140,243,103,140,56,84
keywords:
{'toramana': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'scythians': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'ethnic horde': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'hunas': [1, 1, 1, 0], 'sakas': [0, 1, 1, 0]}
Toramana belonged to the ethnic horde of the Hunas.
The Hunas were a Central Asian nomadic people who migrated to the Indian subcontinent in the 5th and 6th centuries. They were known for their military prowess and played a significant role in the political and cultural history of India during that period.
Toramana was a prominent ruler of the Huna tribe who established his kingdom in northern India. He is often associated with the Kidarites, a subgroup of the Huna people. Toramana`s reign marked a significant phase in the Huna invasions and their influence on Indian history.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Toramana belonged to the ethnic horde of the Hunas.