The Mauryan Empire and Ashoka

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Who was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty?

  • Ashoka (correct)
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Bindusara
  • Kalinga

Which empire did Ashoka rule?

  • Delhi Sultanate
  • Mughal Empire
  • Mauryan Empire (correct)
  • Gupta Empire

What was the ancient name of coastal Orissa?

  • Kalinga (correct)
  • Brahmi
  • Prakrit
  • Maurya

What did Ashoka do after witnessing the violence and bloodshed in the war with Kalinga?

<p>He gave up conquest and focused on ruling his empire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about Ashoka in terms of conquest?

<p>He was the first ruler to give up conquest after winning a war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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