Indian Rupee Notes

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What was carved in stone and placed on top of a massive stone pillar at Sarnath?

The inscriptions
The lions (correct)
The smiling face of Gandhiji
The CD

Who was one of the greatest rulers known to history?

Roshan
Gandhiji
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka (correct)

Who founded the empire that Ashoka ruled?

Ashoka
Roshan's grandfather
Gandhiji
Chandragupta Maurya (correct)

Where were inscriptions inscribed on Ashoka's instructions?

<p>On pillars and rock surfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ashoka's kingdom called an empire?

<p>It was founded by Chandragupta Maurya (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What was carved in stone at Sarnath?

A set of four lions carved in stone and placed on top of a massive stone pillar in Sarnath.

Who was Ashoka?

Ashoka was one of the greatest rulers in history, known for his empire and his embrace of Buddhism.

Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire, which Ashoka later ruled.

Where are Ashoka's inscriptions found?

Ashoka inscribed his messages on pillars and rock surfaces throughout his empire.

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Why is Ashoka's kingdom called an empire?

Ashoka's kingdom is considered an empire because it was large, powerful, and ruled by a single emperor.

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Study Notes

What was carved in stone and placed on top of a massive stone pillar at Sarnath? Who was one of the greatest rulers known to history? Who founded the empire that Ashoka ruled? Where were inscriptions inscribed on Ashoka's instructions? Why was Ashoka's kingdom called an empire?