Ashoka’s Reign and Achievements

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Ashoka’s Reign and Achievements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Great Emperor Ashoka, Rule of Ashoka and Kalinga War, Results of Kalinga War etc.

Important Questions on Ashoka’s Reign and Achievements

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Ashoka also sent messengers to spread ideas about dhamma to other lands _____ & _____ .

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What were the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing dhamma?

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Why do you think slaves and servants were ill-treated? Do you think the orders of the emperor would have improved their condition? Give reasons for your answer

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Most Ashokan inscriptions are in the Brahmi script. 

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Kalinga was the ancient name of Bengal

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Why did Ashoka put up edicts in public places. Give reasons. 

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What were the methods adopted by Ashoka to spread the message of dhamma?

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How Ashoka spread Buddhism in his empire?

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Who built the stupa of Sanchi?

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In which year of Ashok coronation did the Kalinga war take place

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In which year did Kalinga war take place?

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Most of the Ashokan Edicts were in _____ script.

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What is depicted in the Bas-relief portrait structure? 

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The Battle of Panipat was the last battle of King Ashoka.

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'Dharmamahamatra' were appointed to

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Which religion was accepted by Ashoka after the Kalinga war?

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Who killed his 99 brothers to assume the throne?

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Explain the life and achievements of Ashoka.

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Ashoka fought the famous _____war which completely changed his life.

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Ashok has been named has Great by the historians. Give resons?