10 Questions
What event led Ashoka to convert to Buddhism and renounce all war?
The Kalinga War
How did the Mauryan emperors maintain control over their vast empire?
By establishing a bureaucracy and using spies
What benefits did merchants enjoy under Mauryan rule?
Opportunities for trade and secure protection from the military
Which religion did Ashoka embrace and promote widely throughout his empire?
Buddhism
How did Ashoka spread his Buddhist ideas to his subjects?
Via rock and pillar edicts
Who was the emperor of nearly five million square miles of land and between 50 and 60 million people?
Chandragupta Maurya
What was the role of Kautilya in Chandragupta Maurya's rise to power?
Shrewd political adviser
Which emperor extended the empire even further, taking the lands of central India?
Bindusara
Who was known as a brilliant and brutal military leader bent on extending his empire south and east?
Ashoka
What event led to the rise of Chandragupta Maurya and his establishment of a powerful Indian dynasty?
Disunity and fighting in India after Alexander's influence
Explore the historical context of Alexander the Great's invasion of India in 326 BCE, and the subsequent rise of the Maurya dynasty under Chandragupta Maurya. Learn about the impact of Alexander's presence on Indian politics and the transition of power in ancient India.
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