The Maurya Empire: Rise and Governance

Who established the Maurya Empire?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Chanakya

• Brihadratha

What was the capital of the Nanda Dynasty?

• Pataliputra

• Kalinga

• Magadha

• Taxila

Which of the following was a significant change in Ashoka's policy after the Kalinga war?

• Adoption of Buddhism and non-violence

• Expansion of the military

• Increased taxation

• Alliance with the Nanda Dynasty

What was one of the reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire?

• Internal conflicts and weak governance

• Invasion by Alexander the Great

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

• Brihadratha

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Pushyamitra