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Which language was most commonly used for writing Buddhist texts?
Which language was most commonly used for writing Buddhist texts?
- Prakrit
- Magadhi
- Sanskrit
- Pali (correct)
Which text provides a real story of how Chanakya placed Chandragupta Maurya on the throne?
Which text provides a real story of how Chanakya placed Chandragupta Maurya on the throne?
- Kalpasutra
- Parishtaparva
- Mudrarakshasha (correct)
- Mahavamsa
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire?
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire?
- Mahinda
- Brihadutta (correct)
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Ashoka
What did Ashoka donate to the Ajivikas according to the Barabar Cave Inscriptions?
What did Ashoka donate to the Ajivikas according to the Barabar Cave Inscriptions?
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What was the purpose of Punch Mark coins?
What was the purpose of Punch Mark coins?
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In which language was 'Indica' written?
In which language was 'Indica' written?
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What does 'Arthashastra' mean?
What does 'Arthashastra' mean?
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Which script was used to write Punch Mark coins?
Which script was used to write Punch Mark coins?
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What did Megasthenes incorrectly write about Mauryan society?
What did Megasthenes incorrectly write about Mauryan society?
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What was the purpose of Ashoka's Pillar Inscriptions?
What was the purpose of Ashoka's Pillar Inscriptions?
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