Cluster · Ancient Indian History Mauryan Empire
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The foundation of the Mauryan Empire was laid by ______. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I] pipeline-820841
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Megasthenes, an ambassador, was sent to the court of ______ by the Greek ruler of West Asia, Seleucus Nicator. [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021] pipeline-820821
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha for several years. Later the capital was shifted to ______. [Constable GD Examination 2022] pipeline-820913
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following Ashokan rock edicts declares prohibition of animal sacrifice? [SICPO Paper I 2024] pipeline-820880
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which emperor of the Maurya Empire renounced the victory after winning the war?[Constable GD Examination 2022] pipeline-820676
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following options gives the correct chronological order of rulers of the Mauryan Empire? [Constable GD 2021] pipeline-820764
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following years were the Kandahar Edicts of Ashoka discovered? pipeline-820680
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following Mauryan emperors was known by the name of Piyadassi? [Constable GD Examination 2022] pipeline-820627
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Ashoka appointed ______ to solve the social problems in his region. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022] pipeline-820667
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following battles did Alexander the Great defeat Porus of Paurava in 326 BC? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021] pipeline-820642
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following was a provincial capital under the rule of Ashoka? pipeline-820633
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following sent Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2024] pipeline-820655
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the Mauryan ruler pioneered the propagation of Bauddh Dharma? [Constable GD Examination 2022] pipeline-820607
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The ______ Empire was the first pan-Indian empire, whose territory covered most of the present-day Indian subcontinent. [Constable GD 2021] pipeline-820599
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Somewhat before the time of Mauryan empire, about ______ years ago, emperors in China began building the Great Wall. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I] pipeline-820646
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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______ was the capital of Magadha for several year before it was shifted to Pataliputra. [Constable GD Examination 2022] pipeline-820604
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was the first Mauryan ruler who tried to spread his message to the people through inscriptions? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021] pipeline-820614
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following books was written by Kautilya? [Constable GD Examination 2022] pipeline-820666
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who sent the Greek ambassador Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023] pipeline-820644
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The capital of Vajji Mahajanapada was ______. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023] pipeline-773483
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following books is written by Megasthenes? pipeline-772678
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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‘Arthashastra’ was written by: [Constable GD Examination 2022] pipeline-772293
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal ______. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I] pipeline-770672
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following dynasties arose as a result of Alexander's invasion? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1177397
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following was the capital of Magadh for several years before it was shifted to Pataliputra? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177367
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which two kings fought in the Battle of Hydaspes? [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1177394
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In the 4th century BCE, the capital of Magadha was shifted to ______. [SSC CGL 2019] pipeline-1177368
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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______ was the capital of Magadha for several year before it was shifted to Pataliputra. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177366
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Ajatshatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _______. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177369
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which year, Alexander invaded India? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1177395
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Mahapadma Nanda ruled over the kingdom of ______. [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1177359
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following was the capital of the kingdom Magadh? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177363
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The first ruler of Magadha from the Haryanka dynasty was_____. [SSC CGL 2019] pipeline-1177360
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom ? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1177361
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following was the capital of Magadh for several years before it was shifted to Pataliputra? [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1177356
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha for several years. Later the capital was shifted to ______. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1177364
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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________ in Bihar was the capital of Magadha for several years. Later the capital was shifted to Pataliputra (present-day Patna). [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177355
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty? [SSC CGL 2019] pipeline-1177357
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which language is the Hathigumpha Inscription engraved? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1177332
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Ajatshatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _______. [SSC CGL 2019] pipeline-1177354
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1177358
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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______ was the capital of Magadha before the 4th century BCE. [SSC CGL 2019] pipeline-1177352
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty. [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1177362
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The script used by the Sunga was a variant of Brahmi, and was used to write the ______ language. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1189071
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Somewhat before the time of Mauryan empire, about_______ years ago, emperors in China began building the Great Wall. [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1177092
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Devanampriya Piyadasi is another name for whom among the following Mauryan kings ? [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1189066
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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During the Mauryan society, Megasthenes divided the Indian society into seven distinct groups. In which distinct group were the ‘king’s counsellors’ placed ? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1177093
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Kalinga that was conquered by Ashoka is the ancient name of _____ . [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1177076
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Mauryan Empire in India was established in 322 B.C. with its capital in Pataliputra which is now known as _______. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1189065
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Ashoka's dhamma _________ worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1177078
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