Mauryan Empire - Study Mode
[#86] Arthasastra was written by
Correct Answer
(B) Kautilya
Explanation
Solution: The Arthashastra is the title of a handbook for running an empire, written by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya, c. 350-275 BCE) an Indian statesman and philosopher, chief advisor and Prime Minister of the Indian Emperor Chandragupta, the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire.
[#87] The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was
Correct Answer
(B) Upagupta
Explanation
Solution: Upagupta (c. 3rd Century BC) was a Buddhist monk. According to some stories in the Sanskrit text Ashokavadana, he was the spiritual teacher of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. Upagupta's teacher was Sanavasi who was a disciple of Ananda, the Buddha's attendant.
[#88] Name the Greek Ambassador at the Mauryan Court ?
Correct Answer
(B) Megasthanese
Explanation
Solution: Megasthenes was born in Asia Minor and became an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator of the Seleucid dynasty to Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra, India.
[#89] The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihira are associated with the age of the
Correct Answer
(A) Guptas
Explanation
Solution: The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 590 CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 550 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is called the Golden Age of India by some historians.
[#90] Who usurped power from the Mauryas after killing the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha?
Correct Answer
(A) Pushyamitra Sunga
Explanation
Solution: Brihadratha Maurya was killed in 180 BCE and power usurped by his general, Pushyamitra Shunga, who then took over the throne and established the Shunga Empire.