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Make a list of places in Karnataka where Ashoka’s inscriptions are found.

Important Questions on Ancient Indian History

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Consider the following statements about Ashoka's faith in Buddhism:

1. Rummindei Pillar Inscription and Nigali Sagar Pillar Inscription provide clear evidence of Ashoka's faith in Buddhism.

2. Minor Rock Edicit-I gives evidence of a sudden change in Ashoka's faith in Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Look at Map and discuss the location of Asokan inscriptions. Do you notice any patterns?

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When was the Kalinga War fought? Why did Ashoka attack Kalinga?
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Name the capital of Mauryas.
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The Kalinga War between Emperor Ashoka and the king of Kalinga, was fought in 261 BCE. Calculate how many years ago was this war fought.
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Our national emblem is _____(Lion Capital of Ashoka/gold coin).

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What do the lndika and the Arthashastra tell us about the Mauryas?
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Name the political treatise written by Kautilya.
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The ambassador sent by Seleucus to the court of Chandragupta Maurya was _____(Abdul Razzak/Megasthenes).
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Name the famous book written by Kautilya.
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Name the famous book written by Megasthenes.
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When was the Kalinga War fought?
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Ashoka's inscriptions are mainly found in _____ script(Brahmi/Devanagari).
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Why was the Kalinga War a turning point in the life of Ashoka?
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Could Mahajanapada rulers have engraved inscriptions in areas that were not included within their empire?
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Which king considered his subjects as his own children?
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Who is the founder of Maurya Dynasty?
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Chandragupta's ideas were written down in the Arthashastra.
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What is statecraft?
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The king who treated his subjects as his own children was _____(Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat/Chandragupta Maurya).