Maurya Period

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  1. The book Indica was written by








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    The Greek author Megasthenes wrote 'Indica'. During Alexander's invasion in the western part of India around 300 Christian era, Megasthenes came to India. Indica is the most of the authentic book to know about the Mauryaan period and the regime of Chandragupta Mauryan.

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    The Greek author Megasthenes wrote 'Indica'. During Alexander's invasion in the western part of India around 300 Christian era, Megasthenes came to India. Indica is the most of the authentic book to know about the Mauryan period and the regime of Chandragupta Mauryan.

  1. Who of the Jain saints is associated with Chandragupta Maurya?








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    It is believed that Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainism and become an ascetic under the Jain saint Bhadrabahu and migrated south with him. He ended his life at Sravanabelgola in present day Karnataka by Jainism custom Santhara (death by fasting).

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    It is believed that Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainism and become an ascetic under the Jain saint Bhadrabahu and migrated south with him. He ended his life at Sravanabelgola in present day Karnataka by Jainism custom Santhara (death by fasting).

  1. In which of the following was pillars, inscription of Ashoka the name of his queen "Karuvaki" is mentioned?








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    Allahabad Pillar

    Correct Option: B

    Allahabad Pillar

  1. Which of the following was an administrative centre of the Southern province of Ashoka's empire?








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    During 3rd and 4th century BCE, Karnataka was part of Nand and Maurya Empire. The Brahmagiri edicts in Chitradurga dated around 230 BCE belong to emperor Ashoka and says of the nearby region as 'Isila' which means 'fortified region'. These rock edicts indicated that the Isila was the southernmost extent of the Maurya empire.

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    During 3rd and 4th century BCE, Karnataka was part of Nand and Maurya Empire. The Brahmagiri edicts in Chitradurga dated around 230 BCE belong to emperor Ashoka and says of the nearby region as 'Isila' which means 'fortified region'. These rock edicts indicated that the Isila was the southernmost extent of the Maurya empire.

  1. Who identified the name Sandrocottus a s Chandragupt Maurya?








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    The Roman historian Justin described Sandrocottus (Greek version of Chandragupta's name ) conquered the northwest India.

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    The Roman historian Justin described Sandrocottus (Greek version of Chandragupta's name ) conquered the northwest India.