Maurya Empire
47 questions
First Indian Empire was established by:-
Who of the following mentions about the meeting of Sandrokottos (Chandragupta Maurya) with Alexander, the Great
Kautilya was prime minister of –
By which name was Chanakya known in his childhood ?
The Arthashastra of Kautilya is a
Which one of the following is the seventh part of the State according to Saptang Theory of State?
Which of the following can be compared to 'Prince' of Machiavelli?
Deimachus came to India during the reign of –
The remains of which ancient city have been found at the Kumrahar site?
Who was the first king to conquer Malwa, Gujarat and Maharashtra?
The Inscription which proves Chandragupta's sway over western India is:
In which year had Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus?
During whose rule did Megasthenes come to India?
Which of the following sources states that there was no slavery in ancient India?
Which of the following sources gives a detailed account of city administration of the Mauryas?
What was "Sarthwah"?
Sarnath Pillar was built by -
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below : List-I (Place) List-II (Monuments/Ruins) A. Kaushambi 1. Dhamek Stupa B. Kushinagar 2. Ghositarama Monastery C. Sarnath 3. Ranabhar Stupa D. Shravasti 4. Sahet-Mahet Code : A B C D
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In the course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he follow? Select the correct answer from the codes given below : 1. Gaya 2. Kapilavastu 3. Kushinagar 4. Lumbini 5. Sarnath 6. Shravasti Code :
The earliest inscription on stone was in which language?
The Brahmi script was first deciphered by letters inscribed on -
Pre-Ashokan Brahmi script was found at :
Which one of the following inscriptions contains the name of Ashoka?
The Gujarat minor rock edict, in which the name of Ashoka is mentioned, is located in
Kalsi is famous for –
The accounts of Kalinga War is known to us by the
Which of the following Rock Edict of Ashoka speaks of religious synthesis?
Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely?
Which of the following South Kingdoms is not mentioned in the Ashokan inscriptions?
Ptolemy Philadelphus who had diplomatic relation with Ashoka, was king of:
Assertion (A): Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire. Reason (R): Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Code :
Who established 'Rajdharma' on triplex bases of longanimity, liberty and compassion?
Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka: 1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from "Rahulovada-sutta". 2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new type of staff, called Dhamma-mahamatras. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
India's first hospital and herbal gardens were built by ?
Assertion (A): The Mauryan kings did not bestow land-grants on religious basis. Reason (R): The peasants revolted against land grants. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : Code :
Which of the following statements are correct about Mauryan Kings? They developed – A. Culture, Art and Literature B. Gold coins C. Provincial Division D. Kingship to Hindukush Code :
Who of the following was associated with the collection of revenue in Mauryan Mantriparishad?
Which of the following Mauryan officers was in charge of weights and measures?
Rajjukas were:
The official 'Agronomai' during Mauryan age was related with which of the following fields?
Which among of the following prohibits remarriage?
The social status assigned to the foreigners in Indian society by Manu was of the –
Match List-I with List-II select the correct answer by using the codes given below. List-I A.Chandragupta B.Bindusara C.Ashoka D.Chanakya List-II 1. Piyadashi 2. Sandrocottus 3. Amitraghat 4. Vishnugupta Code : | | A | B | C | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
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Who among the following rulers paid attention to the resource management in Girnar region some centuries before the Christian era? 1. Mahapadma Nanda 2. Chandragupta Maurya 3. Ashoka 4. Rudradaman Select the correct answer using the codes given below : Code :
In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka’s edicts are also found?
Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Lothal - Ancient Dockyard 2. Sarnath - First Sermon of Buddha 3. Rajgir - Lion Capital of Ashoka 4. Nalanda - Great Seat of Buddhist Learning Select the correct answer using the code given below. Code :