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Mauryan Empire and Ancient Indian History
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The foundation of the Mauryan Empire was laid by ______. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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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]

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Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha for several years. Later the capital was shifted to ______. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following Ashokan rock edicts declares prohibition of animal sacrifice? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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Which emperor of the Maurya Empire renounced the victory after winning the war?[Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following options gives the correct chronological order of rulers of the Mauryan Empire? [Constable GD 2021]

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In which of the following years were the Kandahar Edicts of Ashoka discovered?
[Constable GD 2021]

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Who among the following Mauryan emperors was known by the name of Piyadassi? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Ashoka appointed ______ to solve the social problems in his region. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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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]

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Which of the following was a provincial capital under the rule of Ashoka?
I. Taxila
II. Ujjain [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Who among the following sent Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2024]

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Who among the Mauryan ruler pioneered the propagation of Bauddh Dharma? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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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]

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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]

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______ was the capital of Magadha for several year before it was shifted to Pataliputra. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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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]

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Which of the following books was written by Kautilya? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Who sent the Greek ambassador Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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The capital of Vajji Mahajanapada was ______. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Which of the following books is written by Megasthenes?
[Constable GD 2021]

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‘Arthashastra’ was written by: [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal ______. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which of the following dynasties arose as a result of Alexander's invasion?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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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]

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Which two kings fought in the Battle of Hydaspes?

[SSC CGL 2021]

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In the 4th century BCE, the capital of Magadha was shifted to ______.

[SSC CGL 2019]

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______ was the capital of Magadha for several year before it was shifted to Pataliputra.

[SSC GD 2022]

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Ajatshatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _______.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which year, Alexander invaded India?

[SSC GD 2024]

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Mahapadma Nanda ruled over the kingdom of ______.

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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Which of the following was the capital of the kingdom Magadh?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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The first ruler of Magadha from the Haryanka dynasty was_____.

[SSC CGL 2019]

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What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom ?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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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]

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Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha for several years. Later the capital was shifted to ______.

[SSC GD 2022]

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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]

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Who among the following was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty?

[SSC CGL 2019]

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In which language is the Hathigumpha Inscription engraved?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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Ajatshatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _______.

[SSC CGL 2019]

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Who among the following was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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______ was the capital of Magadha before the 4th century BCE.

[SSC CGL 2019]

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King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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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]

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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]

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Devanampriya Piyadasi is another name for whom among the following Mauryan kings ?

[SSC CPO 2024]

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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]

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Kalinga that was conquered by Ashoka is the ancient name of _____ .

[SSC MTS 2022]

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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]

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Ashoka's dhamma _________ worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice.

[SSC GD 2024]

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