Mauryan Empire - Study Mode

[#76] The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by
Correct Answer

(A) Kanishka

Explanation

Solution: The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by Kaniskha. Silk Route was established during the reign of Han Dynasty of China. It connects China with East Europe Mediterranean countries and Central Asia, passing through India.

[#77] Under Mauryas each province was placed under a__________
Correct Answer

(A) Prince

Explanation

Solution: The empire was divided into four provinces, each under a prince or member of the royal family (Kumara and Aryaputra).

[#78] Harshavardhana moved his capital from __________ to __________
Correct Answer

(A) Thanesar, Kannauj

Explanation

Solution: Thanesar to Kannauj

[#79] The official language of the Mauryan Court was
Correct Answer

(A) Magadhi

Explanation

Solution: It is believed to be the language spoken by Gautama Buddha. It was the official language of the Mauryan court, in which the edicts of Ashoka were composed. The name Magahi is directly derived from the name Magadhi Prakrit, and educated speakers of Magahi prefer to call it "Magadhi" rather than "Magahi".

[#80] The Greek ambassador sent to Chandragupta
Maurya's Court was
Correct Answer

(C) Megasthenes

Explanation

Solution: Seleucus dispatched an ambassador, Megasthenes, to Chandragupta, and later Antiochos sent Deimakos to his son Bindusara, at the Maurya court at Pataliputra (modern Patna in Bihar state).