The Mauryan Empire

"It is an order issued by a person in authority."

The above statement is a definition of:-

• An Edict

• A Desire

• Ahimsa

• A Signature / Sign

In ______ BCE, Chandragupta abdicated the Mauryan throne to persue ascetic life.

• 300 BCE

• 288 BCE

• 198 BCE

• 298 BCE

In north-west, Chandragupta Maurya defeated ____________, the Greek governor appointed by Alexander.

Magasthenes was a __________ historian.

• Arabian

• Greek

• Russian

• Afghan

Chandragupta Maurya defeated King ___________ to acquire the throne of Magadha.

• Ashoka

• Akbar

• Dhana Nanda

• Chanakya

Ashoka's dhamma did not include ________________.

• truth, morality, and spirituality

• peaceful and harmonious coexistence

• military drills and war preparedness

• obedience and respect of elders

Ashoka invaded Kalinga in __________.

• 326 BCE

• 271 BCE

• 261 BCE

• 298 BCE

Ashoka organised the Third Buddhist Council in _____________.

• Pataliputra

• Rajagriha

• Taxila

• Ujjain

First Mauryan King:

Last Mauryan King: