First Ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty Quiz

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The first ruler of the mauryan dynasty was

  • Megsthenes
  • Chandragupta Maurya (correct)
  • Bindusara

Ashoka's inscription where written in

  • Sanskrit
  • Pali (correct)
  • Prakriti

Who was the most famous mauryan ruler

  • Chandragupt
  • Bindusara
  • Ashoka (correct)

Who was considered the first unifier of India

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The duty of Dhamma mahamatta was to

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Which one out of the following message does not conform to ashoka's dhamma

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Which one out of the following mauryan emperor's is shown in the picture

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Why is Ashoka remember as a great ruler even today

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The modern an administration was divided into _ provinces

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Bindusara believed in the philosophy of_

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Study Notes

Mauryan Dynasty

  • The first ruler of the Mauryan dynasty was Chandragupta Maurya.
  • Ashoka's inscriptions were written in Brahmi script.

Ashoka

  • Ashoka was the most famous Mauryan ruler.
  • He was considered the first unifier of India.
  • Ashoka is remembered as a great ruler even today due to his promotion of non-violence, tolerance, and welfare of his people.

Dhamma Mahamatta

  • The duty of Dhamma Mahamatta was to spread the message of Dhamma and supervise its implementation.

Ashoka's Dhamma

  • The message that does not conform to Ashoka's Dhamma is one that promotes violence and cruelty.

Mauryan Emperors

  • The picture shows Ashoka.

Administration

  • The modern Mauryan administration was divided into six provinces.

Bindusara

  • Bindusara believed in the philosophy of Ajivikas.

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