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Who wrote the book 'Indika'?
Who wrote the book 'Indika'?
- Seleucus I
- Megasthenes (correct)
- Kautilya
- Chandragupta Maurya
Which book deals with governance of an empire and describes the administration of the Mauryas?
Which book deals with governance of an empire and describes the administration of the Mauryas?
- Seeking the Mauryas
- Indika
- The First Empire The Mauryas
- Arthashastra (correct)
What was the role of Megasthenes in relation to Chandragupta Maurya?
What was the role of Megasthenes in relation to Chandragupta Maurya?
- Military advisor
- Ambassador of Seleucus I (correct)
- Economic consultant
- Personal physician
What does 'Indika' primarily provide information about?
What does 'Indika' primarily provide information about?
According to the given text, who authored 'Arthashastra'?
According to the given text, who authored 'Arthashastra'?
What is the main source of information on the Mauryas according to the given text?
What is the main source of information on the Mauryas according to the given text?
What was the turning point in Ashoka's life?
What was the turning point in Ashoka's life?
What was Ashoka's goal after the battle of Kalinga?
What was Ashoka's goal after the battle of Kalinga?
What does 'dhamma' mean?
What does 'dhamma' mean?
How did Ashoka spread the principles of dhamma?
How did Ashoka spread the principles of dhamma?
What were the officials appointed by Ashoka to spread dhamma called?
What were the officials appointed by Ashoka to spread dhamma called?
Where were the edicts containing the principles of dhamma placed?
Where were the edicts containing the principles of dhamma placed?
Which kingdom was not under Mauryan control when Ashoka became king?
Which kingdom was not under Mauryan control when Ashoka became king?
Where did the dharma mahamatras propagate the message of dhamma?
Where did the dharma mahamatras propagate the message of dhamma?
'Dharma-vijaya' refers to conquest through:
'Dharma-vijaya' refers to conquest through:
