Maurya Period


  1. Who of the following was a contemporary of Alexander the great?









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    Chandragupta Maurya set up the Mauryan Empire following Alexander's retreat. There is evidence to show that Chandragupta was contemporary of Alexander.

    Correct Option: A

    Chandragupta Maurya set up the Mauryan Empire following Alexander's retreat. There is evidence to show that Chandragupta was contemporary of Alexander.


  1. Who was the author of Arthashastra?









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    Kautilya

    Correct Option: C

    Kautilya



  1. The most important source for the study of Maurya history is









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    Kautilya's Arthasastra is a very important source for the knowledge of Maurya dynasty . Chanakya or Kautilya, the minister of Chandra Gupta throws a flood of light upon the contemporary social, political an economic conditions of the country at that time. It also gave a wealth of information regarding duties of the king, his foreign policy and organization of spies.

    Correct Option: D

    Kautilya's Arthasastra is a very important source for the knowledge of Maurya dynasty . Chanakya or Kautilya, the minister of Chandra Gupta throws a flood of light upon the contemporary social, political an economic conditions of the country at that time. It also gave a wealth of information regarding duties of the king, his foreign policy and organization of spies.


  1. Who was the founder of Maurya dynasty?









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    Chandragupta Maurya

    Correct Option: B

    Chandragupta Maurya



  1. Which dynasty ruled over Magadha after Nanda dynasty?









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    Maurya dynasty ruled over Magadha after Nanda dynasty. Chandragupta destroyed the Nanda dynasty around 321 BC, and become the first king of the great Mauryan empire.

    Correct Option: A

    Maurya dynasty ruled over Magadha after Nanda dynasty. Chandragupta destroyed the Nanda dynasty around 321 BC, and become the first king of the great Mauryan empire.