3 Questions
Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya
What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
Pataliputra
Which ancient Indian ruler embraced Buddhism and became known as 'Dhammashoka'?
Ashoka the Great
Study Notes
The Mauryan Empire
- The founder of the Mauryan Empire was Chandragupta Maurya.
- The capital of the Mauryan Empire was Pataliputra (modern-day Patna).
- Ashoka, an ancient Indian ruler, embraced Buddhism and became known as 'Dhammashoka' or 'Dharmaraja Ashoka'.
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