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Another name for Chanakya.
Kautilya / Vishnugupta
A book which deals with politics, rules of diplomacy and principles of administration. Also, mention the language in which it was written?
Arthashastra in Sanskrit
The Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus to the court of Chandragupta.
Megasthenes
Name the book written by this Greek ambassador.
Indika
The most important conquest of Ashoka's reign.
Kalinga War
The term used for war drum.
bherighosha
Where are the edicts of Ashoka inscribed?
on rocks and pillars
The term used for the call to non-violence and universal peace.
Dhammaghosha
Identify the monument and where is it located?
Sanchi Stupa, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh
What is the Stupa structure made up of?
unburnt bricks and stones
State the symbols used to represent Buddha.
peepul tree, lotus or a wheel
Which provinces were handed over by Seleucus after he was defeated n a war by Chandragupta? (any 2)
Kabul, Kandahar, Herat and Baluchistan
Where did Chandragupta Maurya spend his last years?
Shravanabelagola in Karnataka
Give any one chief advantage of the Pan-Indian character.
marked the end of small states, establish trade links with foreign countries, made India strong and helped the Mauryan kings, social and economic life of people
Whom did Ashoka appoint to look after the welfare of his subjects?
Mahamatras (governors)
Who made some minor changes in the administration system after Chandragupta Maurya?
Ashoka
