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 In which of the edicts is found the mention of Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism and his reverence for his religion?

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Important Questions on Ancient History

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 5>Q 34
 The word Charaka' in the Mauryan administration set up meant
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 Arrange the following later Mauryas in chronological order.

1. Devavarman

2. Satadhanva

3. Brihadratha

4. Dasaratha

5. Samprati

6. Salisuka

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 5>Q 37
'Udaka Bhaga' a tax levied by the Mauryan state was
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Which of the following observations of Megasthenes about Mauryan society are true?

1. Growing practice of polygamy.

2. Employment of women as palace guards.

3. Theft was a rare occurrence.

4. Slavery was absent in Indian society.

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 5>Q 40
Match the following
List I List II
A. Lakshanandhyaksha 1.Mint
B. Sansthadhyaska 2. Commerce/Fixed-price
C. Panyadhayaksha 3. Market

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A    B    C

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 The capital of the province of Kalinga under Ashoka was Tosali. It was also known as
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Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the rule of the Mauryas?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 1 - Ancient History>Exercise 5>Q 43

Match the following

List I List II
A. Junagarh Rock inscription of Rudradaman 1. Jalauka was the successor of Ashoka in Kashmir
B. Rajatarangini 2. Construction of Sudarsana lake
C. Jatakas 3. Social and economic conditions