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What was the first empire recorded in India's history?
What was the first empire recorded in India's history?
- Mughal Empire
- Mauryan Empire (correct)
- Vijayanagara Empire
- Gupta Empire
What distinguished empires from kingdoms?
What distinguished empires from kingdoms?
- Less control over subcontinent
- No dynastic rule
- Larger armies and resources (correct)
- Smaller territories and officials
What was a key feature of emperors in the Mauryan Empire?
What was a key feature of emperors in the Mauryan Empire?
- Dynastic rule (correct)
- Elected by the people
- No control over territories
- No need for a large army
Why did emperors of empires like the Mauryas need to maintain a larger army?
Why did emperors of empires like the Mauryas need to maintain a larger army?
What made the Mauryan Empire different from kingdoms?
What made the Mauryan Empire different from kingdoms?
Apart from a larger army, what else did emperors like the Mauryas need to run their empire effectively?
Apart from a larger army, what else did emperors like the Mauryas need to run their empire effectively?
Which king of Gandhara surrendered to Alexander without a fight?
Which king of Gandhara surrendered to Alexander without a fight?
Who fought courageously against Alexander but was defeated and taken prisoner?
Who fought courageously against Alexander but was defeated and taken prisoner?
Who was the wise mentor and advisor of Chandragupta Maurya?
Who was the wise mentor and advisor of Chandragupta Maurya?
Which general controlled territories in northwest India after Alexander's departure?
Which general controlled territories in northwest India after Alexander's departure?
Who is believed to have married Seleucus Nicator's daughter?
Who is believed to have married Seleucus Nicator's daughter?
What event led to Chandragupta Maurya seizing power in Punjab after Alexander's departure?
What event led to Chandragupta Maurya seizing power in Punjab after Alexander's departure?
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