Exploring the Mauryan Empire

Which of the following was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

• Taxila

• Pataliputra

• Ujjain

• Kalinga

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

• Ashoka

• Bindusara

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bimbisara

Which famous Greek historian wrote about Chandragupta Maurya?

• Herodotus

• Megasthenes

• Thucydides

• Plutarch

What was the name of the book written by Megasthenes about India?

• Arthashastra

• Indica

• Rajatarangini

• Manusmriti

Which battle led to Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?

• Battle of Hydaspes

• Battle of Kalinga

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Plassey

What was the primary language used in Ashoka's edicts?

• Sanskrit

• Prakrit

• Pali

• Tamil

Which of the following was a significant feature of Mauryan administration?

• Decentralized governance

• Feudal system

• Centralized bureaucracy

• Tribal councils

Who was the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya?

• Kautilya (Chanakya)

• Aryabhata

• Kalidasa

• Varahamihira

Which text is attributed to Kautilya and outlines the principles of governance?

• Arthashastra

• Mahabharata

• Ramayana

• Panchatantra

Which Mauryan ruler is known for spreading Buddhism outside India?

• Bindusara

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Dasharatha