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Who laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra?
Who laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra?
- Asoka
- Nanda
- Ajatashatru
- Udayin (correct)
During which empire did Pataliputra become one of the largest cities in the world?
During which empire did Pataliputra become one of the largest cities in the world?
- Maurya Empire (correct)
- Nanda Empire
- Gupta Empire
- Shishunaga Empire
Who identified the location of the site of Pataliputra in modern times?
Who identified the location of the site of Pataliputra in modern times?
- Udayin
- Megasthenes
- Laurence Waddell (correct)
- Ajatashatru
Which river was Pataliputra adjacent to?
Which river was Pataliputra adjacent to?
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According to Megasthenes, during which empire was Pataliputra among the first cities in the world to have a highly efficient form of local self-government?
According to Megasthenes, during which empire was Pataliputra among the first cities in the world to have a highly efficient form of local self-government?
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