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Who was the greatest ruler of the Maurya empire?
Who was the greatest ruler of the Maurya empire?
- Pushyamitra Sunga
- Bindusara
- Deimachos
- Ashoka (correct)
Which dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Sunga?
Which dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Sunga?
- Mauryan Dynasty
- Satvahana Dynasty
- Chola Dynasty
- Sunga Dynasty (correct)
Where did Simuka establish the capital of the Satvahana Dynasty?
Where did Simuka establish the capital of the Satvahana Dynasty?
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Paithan (Maharashtra) (correct)
Who was the Greek Ambassador who visited the court at the time of Mauryan rule?
Who was the Greek Ambassador who visited the court at the time of Mauryan rule?
Who was the founder of the Shishunaga Dynasty?
Who was the founder of the Shishunaga Dynasty?
What was the title given to Mahapadmananda of the Nanda Dynasty?
What was the title given to Mahapadmananda of the Nanda Dynasty?
Who assisted in overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty with the help of Chanakya?
Who assisted in overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty with the help of Chanakya?
Which Mauryan emperor adopted Jainism and went to Sravanabelagola with Bhadrabahu?
Which Mauryan emperor adopted Jainism and went to Sravanabelagola with Bhadrabahu?
Which empire rose to power after the Mahajanapadas and is often associated with the famous advisor Chanakya?
Which empire rose to power after the Mahajanapadas and is often associated with the famous advisor Chanakya?
Which Mahajanapada is most closely associated with the Maurya Empire's origins?
Which Mahajanapada is most closely associated with the Maurya Empire's origins?
Which of the following empires was known for its association with the famous ruler Ashoka and his conversion to Buddhism?
Which of the following empires was known for its association with the famous ruler Ashoka and his conversion to Buddhism?
Which dynasty ruled after the decline of the Maurya Empire and is known for its contributions to Indian art and architecture?
Which dynasty ruled after the decline of the Maurya Empire and is known for its contributions to Indian art and architecture?
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Ashoka
Ashoka
A Mauryan emperor known for his conversion to Buddhism and promoting peace.
Sunga Dynasty
Sunga Dynasty
Dynasty that followed the Mauryas.
Paithan
Paithan
The capital of the Satvahana Dynasty.
Deimachos
Deimachos
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Shishunaga Dynasty
Shishunaga Dynasty
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Sarvakshatrantak
Sarvakshatrantak
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Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya
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Jainism
Jainism
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Maurya Empire
Maurya Empire
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Magadha
Magadha
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Gupta Dynasty
Gupta Dynasty
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Chanakya
Chanakya
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