15 Questions
Who wrote the book 'Indika'?
Megasthenes
Which book deals with governance of an empire and describes the administration of the Mauryas?
Arthashastra
What was the role of Megasthenes in relation to Chandragupta Maurya?
Ambassador of Seleucus I
What does 'Indika' primarily provide information about?
Mauryan times
According to the given text, who authored 'Arthashastra'?
Kautilya
What is the main source of information on the Mauryas according to the given text?
'Indika' and 'Arthashastra' books
What was the turning point in Ashoka's life?
Realizing the futility of war
What was Ashoka's goal after the battle of Kalinga?
Conquest through dharma
What does 'dhamma' mean?
Religious duty
How did Ashoka spread the principles of dhamma?
Issuing edicts on dhamma
What were the officials appointed by Ashoka to spread dhamma called?
Dharma mahamatras
Where were the edicts containing the principles of dhamma placed?
Markets and temples
Which kingdom was not under Mauryan control when Ashoka became king?
Kalinga
Where did the dharma mahamatras propagate the message of dhamma?
Outside the country, like Sri Lanka and Myanmar
'Dharma-vijaya' refers to conquest through:
Religion (dharma)
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