Mauryan Empire - Study Mode

[#66] The Mauryan administration was highly
Correct Answer

(C) Centralized

Explanation

Solution: It can be appropriately claimed that the Mauryan administration system, though monarchical, was sufficient because it had the privilege of possessing successful administrators such as Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara Maurya and Ashoka.

[#67] Harshavardhana organised his religious assembly at
Correct Answer

(B) Prayag

Explanation

Solution: Harsha organised religious assemblies every fifth year of his reign at Prayag (Allahabad). He held six such assemblies during his reign. Whatever was left in the state treasury after five years, Harsha used to give it all in charity at that time. It is said that he used to distribute in charity even his personal belongings.

[#68] The author of 'Arthashastra' was a contemporary of
Correct Answer

(B) Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation

Solution: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was believed to be the chief minister in the court of Chandragupta Maurya, a contemporary of Alexander and the first great emperor of India who ruled the subcontinent in the 4th Century BC.

[#69] Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka's administrative policy?
Correct Answer

(B) The Kalinga War

Explanation

Solution: The Kalinga War (ended c.u2009262 BCE) was fought in what is now India between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and the state of Kalinga, an independent feudal kingdom located on the east coast, in the present-day state of Odisha and north of Andhra Pradesh . The Kalinga War included one of the largest and bloodiest battles in Indian history. Despite an unexpectedly fierce resistance from the Kalingans, the Maurya Empire claimed victory and annexed the state of Kalinga. Kalinga did not have a king as it was culturally run without any. This is the only major war Ashoka fought after his accession to the throne. The bloodshed of this war is said to have prompted Ashoka to adopt Buddhism.

[#70] Arrange the following Magadhan dynasties in chronological order- I. Nandas II. Shisu nagas III. Mauryas IV. Hariyankas
Correct Answer

(C) IV, II, I and III

Explanation

Solution: Magadhan dynasties in chronological order: Haryankas (544 - 412 BC) Shishunags (412 - 344 BC) Nandas (344 - 322 BC) Mauryans (323 - 184BC)