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How are empires typically formed?
How are empires typically formed?
What is the primary characteristic of an empire?
What is the primary characteristic of an empire?
Who are the rulers of an empire referred to as?
Who are the rulers of an empire referred to as?
Which book provides information about the administration of the Mauryan Empire?
Which book provides information about the administration of the Mauryan Empire?
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When was the first empire in India established?
When was the first empire in India established?
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What is the significance of Megastene's Indica as a source for understanding the Mauryan Empire?
What is the significance of Megastene's Indica as a source for understanding the Mauryan Empire?
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Empires are formed when one kingdom conquers the other through ______ power & combines it to form a larger kingdom.
Empires are formed when one kingdom conquers the other through ______ power & combines it to form a larger kingdom.
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First empire in the world was established by Akkadians of ______.
First empire in the world was established by Akkadians of ______.
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In India, the first empire was built by Mauryans of ______.
In India, the first empire was built by Mauryans of ______.
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After Alexander's victorious campaigns in north West India during 327BCE - 325BCE, the Mauryan empire was ______.
After Alexander's victorious campaigns in north West India during 327BCE - 325BCE, the Mauryan empire was ______.
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Principal sources of Mauryan empire are 2 books- Kautilya's Arthashastra (provides info about Mauryan administration) & Megastene's Indica (gives details about Mauryan administration, particularly the administration of capital city of patliputra, also tells about Mauryan military organisation & contemporary ______ life).
Principal sources of Mauryan empire are 2 books- Kautilya's Arthashastra (provides info about Mauryan administration) & Megastene's Indica (gives details about Mauryan administration, particularly the administration of capital city of patliputra, also tells about Mauryan military organisation & contemporary ______ life).
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Ashokan inscription also provides valuable source for study of Mauryan ______.
Ashokan inscription also provides valuable source for study of Mauryan ______.
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Empires are formed when one kingdom conquers the other through ______ power & combines it to form a larger kingdom.
Empires are formed when one kingdom conquers the other through ______ power & combines it to form a larger kingdom.
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The first empire in the world was established by Akkadians of ______.
The first empire in the world was established by Akkadians of ______.
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After Alexander's victorious campaigns in North West India during 327BCE - 325BCE, the Mauryan empire was ______.
After Alexander's victorious campaigns in North West India during 327BCE - 325BCE, the Mauryan empire was ______.
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In India, the first empire was built by Mauryans of ______.
In India, the first empire was built by Mauryans of ______.
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What is the primary characteristic of an empire?A empire is a large kingdom that is spread over a vast area.Include people of many languages & cultures.Rulers of an empire are called ______.
What is the primary characteristic of an empire?A empire is a large kingdom that is spread over a vast area.Include people of many languages & cultures.Rulers of an empire are called ______.
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What is the significance of Megastene's Indica as a source for understanding the Mauryan Empire?Gives details about Mauryan administration, particularly the administration of capital city of patliputra, also tells about Mauryan military organisation & contemporary ______ life.
What is the significance of Megastene's Indica as a source for understanding the Mauryan Empire?Gives details about Mauryan administration, particularly the administration of capital city of patliputra, also tells about Mauryan military organisation & contemporary ______ life.
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