10 Questions
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
Candragupta Maurya
What was the fate of the Mauryan Empire?
The last Mauryan king was killed in 184 BC, leading to the division of India into small states again
How did Candragupta Maurya rule his empire?
By means of a complex government
What was Asoka known for?
Being the strongest of all the Mauryan rulers and extending Mauryan rule over most of India
What religious promotion did the Gupta rulers undertake in their empire?
Hinduism
True or false: The Mauryan Empire was founded by Asoka.
False
True or false: Candragupta Maurya used an army of mercenaries to seize control of the entire northern part of India.
True
True or false: The Mauryan Empire lasted for about 200 years.
False
True or false: Asoka extended Mauryan rule over most of India.
True
True or false: Gupta rulers promoted Buddhism in their empire.
False
Study Notes
The Mauryan Empire
- The Mauryan Empire unified most of India around 320 BC.
- Candragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire, using an army of mercenaries to seize control of the entire northern part of India.
- The empire lasted for about 150 years.
- Candragupta Maurya ruled his empire through a complex government.
- In 301 BC, Candragupta Maurya decided to become a Jainist monk and gave the throne to his son.
- His son continued to expand the empire, eventually ruling all of northern India and much of central India.
Asoka's Reign
- Asoka, Candragupta's grandson, became king in 270 BC.
- He was the strongest of all the Mauryan rulers.
- Asoka extended Mauryan rule over most of India.
- The last Mauryan king was killed in 184 BC, and India divided into small states again.
Post-Mauryan Era
- Gupta rulers promoted Hinduism in their empire.
Test your knowledge of ancient Indian history with this quiz on the Mauryan Empire. Explore the rise of the empire under Candragupta Maurya and the rule of the influential emperor Asoka. Assess your understanding of the unification of India and the Mauryan military tactics.
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