According to Vincent Smith and Shamashastri, Bali was a _________ tribute.
Religious
The chief Pujari of the state was called ___________.
Purohit
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 taxation expert was called ___________.
Samaharta
The title given to the head treasurer was called ____________.
Sannidhata
State the symbols used to represent Buddha.
peepul tree, lotus or a wheel
The provinces were further divided into districts called ____________.
Janapadas
What is the Stupa structure made up of?
unburnt bricks and stones
Two kind of taxes mentioned in the Edicts of Ashoka.
Bali and Bhaga
Head of the province was called __________.
Kumar / Aryaputra
State any one impact of Dhamma.
Religious Unity, Moral Values, End of Crimes and Public Welfare
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
The most important conquest of Ashoka's reign.
Kalinga War
Where are the edicts of Ashoka inscribed?
on rocks and pillars
Whom did Ashoka appoint to look after the welfare of his subjects?
Mahamatras (governors)
The Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus to the court of Chandragupta.
Megasthenes
The head of the administration of the city was called _____________.
Nagaradhyaksha
Name the book written by this Greek ambassador.
Indika
The chief weapons used by the Mauryan's in their military were ___________________________________. (any 2)
bows, arrows, shields and swords
What is Dhamma?
A Moral Law, Common Code of Conduct or an Ethical Order
Which religion did Ashoka embrace after the Kalinga war?
Buddhism
Which provinces were handed over by Seleucus after he was defeated n a war by Chandragupta? (any 2)
Kabul, Kandahar, Herat and Baluchistan
Who made some minor changes in the administration system after Chandragupta Maurya?
Ashoka
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
Where did Chandragupta Maurya spend his last years?
Shravanabelagola in Karnataka
The term used for war drum.
bherighosha