The Earliest States

Which text is considered a primary source of information about the Maurya Empire?

Which river was crucial to the development of the early state of Magadha?

What was the capital city of the ancient kingdom of Magadha?

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

Which of the following was one of the earliest states in ancient India?

Select the strategies adopted by Brahmanas to enforce the norm of 'right' occupation':
(A) They asserted through hymns in RigVeda that Varna was of divine origin.
(B) They advised kings to ensure that these norms were followed within their kingdoms.
(C) They attempted to persuade people that their status was determined by their merit
(D) They never attempted to enforce anything, it was just that people chose their occupation.

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Arrange the following mahajanapadas from West to East?

A. Koshala
B. Anga
C. Magadha
D. Matsya
E. Gandhara

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The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in Indian history. Identify the correct statements.

A. It is an era associated with early states/mahajanapadas.
B. It is an era associated with development of coinage.
C. It witnessed the growth of temple architecture and idol worship.
D. It is regarded as the golden period of Indian painting.
E. It is an era associated with growing use of iron.

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