Rise of Magadha in Ancient India

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What was the main factor attributed to the rise of Magadha?

  • The conquest of Kalinga by Chandragupta
  • The military prowess of the Nanda rulers
  • The fertile plains along the river Ganga (correct)
  • The establishment of the Mauryan empire

What prompted Ashoka to embrace Buddhism?

  • The sight of large-scale killing after defeating Kalinga (correct)
  • The preaching of Dhamma by his father Bindusara
  • The victory over Greek ruler Seleucus
  • The expansion of his kingdom southwards

Who overthrew the Nanda rulers and established the Mauryan empire in 321 BC?

  • Seleucus
  • Alexander
  • Bindusara
  • Chandragupta (correct)

Which philosophy propagated by Ashoka emphasized peace, tolerance, and shunning violence?

<p>'Dhamma' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded Bindusara as the greatest Mauryan emperor?

<p>Ashoka (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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