12 Questions
What was the first empire recorded in India's history?
Mauryan Empire
What distinguished empires from kingdoms?
Larger armies and resources
What was a key feature of emperors in the Mauryan Empire?
Dynastic rule
Why did emperors of empires like the Mauryas need to maintain a larger army?
To protect their territories
What made the Mauryan Empire different from kingdoms?
Size of controlled territory
Apart from a larger army, what else did emperors like the Mauryas need to run their empire effectively?
More resources and appointed officials
Which king of Gandhara surrendered to Alexander without a fight?
Ambhi
Who fought courageously against Alexander but was defeated and taken prisoner?
Porus
Who was the wise mentor and advisor of Chandragupta Maurya?
Chanakya
Which general controlled territories in northwest India after Alexander's departure?
Seleucus Nicator
Who is believed to have married Seleucus Nicator's daughter?
Chandragupta Maurya
What event led to Chandragupta Maurya seizing power in Punjab after Alexander's departure?
Confusion in Punjab
Learn about the formation of small states (janapadas) in ancient India, their conquests to form larger states (mahajanapadas), and the transition into empires. Focus on the dynastic rule in empires, with a specific reference to the Mauryan Empire established in the 4th century BC.
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