Maurya Empire – 3

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1. 
Which caves did Ashoka donate to Ajivika ascetics?

2. 
In which year did Ashoka invade Kalinga ?

3. 
Which official was responsible for the administration of justice under Ashoka?

4. 
Which ruler is credited for establishing the Mauryan spy system?

5. 
Who generally headed the provincial administration under the Mauryas?

6. 
Which inscription contains the statement “All men are my children”?

7. 
The Minor Rock Edicts of Ashoka found at Palkigundu are located in which state?

8. 
According to Megasthenes, which statement about slavery in India was recorded in Indica?

9. 
In which Minor Rock Edict did Ashoka express his belief in the Triratna — Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha?

10. 
Which Ashokan Rock Edict prohibited animal sacrifice ?

11. 
Which Jain monk is associated with Chandragupta Maurya’s later life?

12. 
Which of Ashoka’s Major Rock Edicts provides information about the Sangam kingdoms of South India?

13. 
What material was normally used to construct royal houses during the Mauryan period ?

14. 
The Lion Capital adopted as India’s National Emblem was found at which site?

15. 
Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the Pradeshika, Rajuka and Yukta were important officers at which level of administration?

16. 
Which official was responsible for managing crown lands?

17. 
According to Ashoka’s inscriptions, after how many years of becoming king did he conquer Kalinga?

18. 
Who helped Ashoka ascend the Mauryan throne after Bindusara’s death ?

19. 
Which of the following was the principal source of revenue during the Mauryan period ?

20. 
Which officer was responsible for collecting revenue from different sources in the Mauryan Empire?

21. 
Who was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya in the struggle for Pataliputra?

22. 
The Girnar Rock Inscription of Rudradaman mentions which lake?

23. 
Ashoka’s connection with Buddhism is evident from which of the following edicts?

24. 
Deimachus, the Greek ambassador, visited India during the reign of which Mauryan ruler?

25. 
Who built the Sudarshana Lake during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya?

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