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  1. Who was the first to have successfully read the Ashoka's inscriptions?








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    James Princep was an English scholar, orientalist and antiquary. Remained unread until James Princep successfully deciphered Ashoka's edicts inscription in 1837. Stories of Ashoka flourished from the time of his death and grew more fanciful with the passing centuries.

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    James Princep was an English scholar, orientalist and antiquary. Remained unread until James Princep successfully deciphered Ashoka's edicts inscription in 1837. Stories of Ashoka flourished from the time of his death and grew more fanciful with the passing centuries.

  1. The main officer of town in Mauryan empire was called by Megasthenes as








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    Astyonmoi

    Correct Option: A

    Astyonmoi

  1. Who was the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya?








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    Kautilya

    Correct Option: A

    Kautilya

  1. Who of the following also had the name Devanama Priyadasi?








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    Ashoka

    Correct Option: B

    Ashoka

  1. Which is the following sources gives a detailed account of city administration of the Mauryas?








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    Megathenes stayed at Pataliputra for about five years. He wrote a book called 'Indica' in which he gave a detailed account of his observations of Mauryan government and social life.

    Correct Option: B

    Megathenes stayed at Pataliputra for about five years. He wrote a book called 'Indica' in which he gave a detailed account of his observations of Mauryan government and social life.