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Who founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE?
Who founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE?
- Pushyamitra Shunga
- Ashoka
- Chanakya
- Chandragupta Maurya (correct)
Where was the capital city of the Maurya Empire located?
Where was the capital city of the Maurya Empire located?
- Pataliputra (modern Patna) (correct)
- Ayodhya
- Ujjain
- Varanasi
When did the Maurya Empire dissolve?
When did the Maurya Empire dissolve?
- 268 BCE
- 322 BCE
- 232 BCE
- 185 BCE (correct)
During whose rule did the Maurya Empire briefly control the major urban hubs and arteries of the Indian subcontinent?
During whose rule did the Maurya Empire briefly control the major urban hubs and arteries of the Indian subcontinent?
Who assisted Chandragupta Maurya in raising an army to overthrow the Nanda Empire?
Who assisted Chandragupta Maurya in raising an army to overthrow the Nanda Empire?
What was the geographical extent of the Maurya Empire dependent on, outside of its imperial centre?
What was the geographical extent of the Maurya Empire dependent on, outside of its imperial centre?
Who was the author of the Arthashastra, who assisted Chandragupta Maurya in raising an army to overthrow the Nanda Empire?
Who was the author of the Arthashastra, who assisted Chandragupta Maurya in raising an army to overthrow the Nanda Empire?
What led to the decline of the Maurya Empire for about 50 years after Ashoka's rule?
What led to the decline of the Maurya Empire for about 50 years after Ashoka's rule?
Where was the capital city of the Maurya Empire located?
Where was the capital city of the Maurya Empire located?
When was the Maurya Empire founded?
When was the Maurya Empire founded?
Study Notes
Founding and Capital of the Maurya Empire
- The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya.
- The capital city of the Maurya Empire was located in Pataliputra (modern-day Patna, Bihar).
Rise to Power
- Chandragupta Maurya was assisted by Chanakya (also known as Kautilya), the author of the Arthashastra, in raising an army to overthrow the Nanda Empire.
Territorial Extent and Control
- The Maurya Empire briefly controlled the major urban hubs and arteries of the Indian subcontinent during the rule of Chandragupta Maurya.
- The geographical extent of the Maurya Empire outside of its imperial centre was dependent on the empire's military strength.
Decline of the Maurya Empire
- The Maurya Empire declined for about 50 years after Ashoka's rule due to various factors.
Note: There is no specific information provided about the time of dissolution of the Maurya Empire.
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Test your knowledge of the ancient Maurya Empire with this quiz. Explore the history, geography, and key figures of this influential Iron Age power in South Asia.
