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Maurya Empire Trivia Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge on the Maurya Empire, which under the leadership of rulers like Chandragupta and Ashoka, became one of the largest empires in the Indian subcontinent.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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1. Who founded the Maurya Empire?

2. What was the capital of the Maurya Empire?

3. Which Mauryan ruler is known for his significant role in spreading Buddhism?

4. What is the name of the famous edicts inscribed by Emperor Ashoka?

5. Which Greek ambassador documented the Maurya Empire during Chandragupta's reign?

6. What major event in Ashoka's reign marked a turning point in his rule?

7. What was one of the main sources of wealth in the Maurya Empire?

8. Which book describes the administration and government of the Maurya Empire?

9. Which neighboring state was a contemporary rival of the Maurya Empire?

10. What did the Maurya Empire primarily export to other regions?

11. Which animal appears prominently on Mauryan coins?

12. How did the Maurya Empire ultimately come to an end?

13. What was a major administrative feature of the Maurya Empire?

14. What was the predominant religion in the Maurya Empire before the rise of Buddhism?

15. Which of the following territories was not part of the Maurya Empire at its zenith?

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Category: history