Quiz on the Mauryan Empire

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Samudragupta

• Harsha

Which famous text did Kautilya (Chanakya) write?

• Arthashastra

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

• Manusmriti

Which battle led Ashoka to embrace Buddhism?

• Battle of Magadha

• Battle of Kalinga

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Pataliputra

What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

• Taxila

• Ujjain

• Pataliputra

• Varanasi

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Ashoka?

• Spread of Buddhism

• Construction of pillars and stupas

• Establishment of Hindu temples

• Promotion of non-violence and dharma