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Complete the following sentences by using suitable words in the blanks:1. Chanakya came to be known as ………2. Meghasthan’s work ………3. The capital of the Mauryas was ………4. The founder of the Kushans dynasty was ……5. The new era of Kanishka’s regin is called the ……… |
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Answer» 1. Kautilya 2. “Indica” 3. Pataliputra 4. Kujula Kadaphisus 5. Saka |
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List the sources which reflect upon the history of Mauryas. |
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Answer» 1. Megasthenes-Indica 2. Kautilya’s Arthashastra 3. Vishakadatta’s-Mudrarakshasa 4. Deepavamsha & Mahavamsha 5. Inscriptions of Ashoka |
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Name the important cities during Ashoka period. |
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Answer» 1. Pataliputra 2. Thakshashila 3. Ujjain 4. Kalinga 5. Suvarnagiri |
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Ashoka has been named has Great by the historians. Give reasons. |
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Answer» 1. After Kalinga war Ashoka went into repentance on seeing the devastation created by war. 2. He accepted Buddhism, took many steps to spread principles of Buddhism 3. He gave importance to inscription 4. Ashoka gave priority to welfare programmes for people 5. He constructed many historical monuments. Ex: Sanchi stupas, Saranfctha etc. . 6. Many poets, philosopher were encouraged by him |
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Describe Ashoka’s administration. |
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Answer» 1. There was a strong espionage network 2. Ministers, priest, prince were the higher subordinates of the king 3. The Empire was divided into provinces 4. Takshashila, Ujjain, Douli, Surarnagiri, were regional administration centers 5. King appointed Rujuka & Yuta officials 6. His aspirations were expressed through edicts. |
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What was the extent of Kanishka’s empire? |
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Answer» 1. Kanishka’s rule had spread upto sanchi in the south & Banaras in the East 2. His kingdom which included central Asia too was a vast empire 3. Purushapura was his capital |
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Which dynasty did the Kushans belong to? |
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Answer» Kushans were basically from a nomadic tribes which had migrated to India from central Asia. They were the progeny of Yuchi. |
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Choose the correct options:1. Deepavamsha and mahavamsha belongs to …………. a) Srilanka b) Pataliputra c) Shravana belagola d) Kalinga2. Kalinga war fought in year ………….. a) 324 B.C.Eb) 367 B.C.E c) 261 B.C.E d) 273 B.C.E3. Devanampriya priyadarshi reference appears for the Ist time at ……………… inscription. a) Maski b) Samath c) Paraliputra d) Suvhrnagiri4. The main source of income for king was a) Fine b) Land tax c) Tribute d) War5. Gold coins were brought out into circulation during ………………… period of Kushana.a) Kujalakadphisus b) Kanishka c) Vimalakad phisus d) Vimakad phisus |
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Answer» 1. a). Srilanka 2. c). 261 B.C.E 3. a). Maski 4. b). Land tax 5. c). Vimakad phisus |
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What were the contributions of Mauryans to Art/Architecture . |
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Answer» 1. Mauryas capital Pataliputra surrounded by forts 2. Many ‘stupa’ and pillars were erected. 3. Sanchi stupa is the biggest 4. Four headed lion of pillar is in Saranatha 5. Three rock cut caves at Barbar hill 6. His son Darsharatha built three more rocks cut caves at Nagaruni hills. |
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