10 Questions
Who founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE?
Chandragupta Maurya
Where was the capital city of the Maurya Empire located?
Pataliputra (modern Patna)
When did the Maurya Empire dissolve?
185 BCE
During whose rule did the Maurya Empire briefly control the major urban hubs and arteries of the Indian subcontinent?
Ashoka
Who assisted Chandragupta Maurya in raising an army to overthrow the Nanda Empire?
Chanakya
What was the geographical extent of the Maurya Empire dependent on, outside of its imperial centre?
Loyalty of military commanders controlling armed cities
Who was the author of the Arthashastra, who assisted Chandragupta Maurya in raising an army to overthrow the Nanda Empire?
Chanakya
What led to the decline of the Maurya Empire for about 50 years after Ashoka's rule?
Assassination of Brihadratha by Pushyamitra Shunga
Where was the capital city of the Maurya Empire located?
Pataliputra (modern Patna)
When was the Maurya Empire founded?
322 BCE
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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