Maurya Empire – 2

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1. 
Which two cities did Ashoka serve as viceroy of during Bindusara's reign?

2. 
Who killed Brihadratha and established the Sunga Dynasty?

3. 
Which place were many Ashokan pillars made using quarried sandstone?

4. 
According to Divyavadana, who converted Ashoka to Buddhism?

5. 
Which Major Rock Edict mentions medical treatment for humans and animals?

6. 
Which Major Rock Edict mentions the appointment of Dhamma Mahamattas?

7. 
According to Ashokavadana, what was the name of Ashoka's mother?

8. 
Which Ashokan Rock Edict discusses his policy of Dhamma Vijaya and refers to Hellenistic rulers?

9. 
Which script was used in the Ashokan inscriptions at Shahbazgarhi and Mansehra?

10. 
Which Major Rock Edict mentions the officials Pradeshikas, Rajukas and Yuktas?

11. 
Which inscription records Ashoka's visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha?

12. 
Who was sent to India by Ptolemy II Philadelphus of Egypt, according to Pliny?

13. 
Which Major Rock Edict prohibited animal sacrifice?

14. 
Which religious sect is Bindusara believed to have joined?

15. 
Which queen of Ashoka is mentioned in the Queen's Edict?

16. 
Which Ashokan Pillar Edict is popularly known as the Delhi–Topra Pillar Edict?

17. 
Who was the minister who helped Ashoka acquire the throne, according to Divyavadana?

18. 
Which scholar deciphered the Brahmi script used in Ashokan inscriptions?

19. 
According to Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa, who converted Ashoka to Buddhism?

20. 
Which script was commonly used in Ashokan inscriptions ?

21. 
Which Major Rock Edict discusses the Kalinga War ?

22. 
Which Syrian king sent Deimachus as an ambassador to Bindusara's court?

23. 
How many Ashokan inscriptions are there in total?

24. 
Which inscription mentions Ashoka by name?

25. 
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty?

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