maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Answer: (c)

The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He conquered Maharashtra, Malwa and part of Madhya Pradesh. He was succeeded by his brother Kanha who further extended his kingdom to the west and the south.

Answer: (d)

When Agnimitra was the crown prince, he showed his administrative capability as the governor of the Vidisha region. By virtue of his courage and heroism, he won many battles for the Sunga empire.

His heroic deeds seem to have made him a legendary figure. So that Kalidasa, wrote his famous historical drama ‘Malavikagnimitram’, depicting Prince Agnimitra as the hero of the drama.

Answer: (d)

Although Asoka embraced Buddhism and took efforts to spread Buddhism, his policy of Dhamma was a still broad concept. It was a way of life, a code of conduct and a set of principles to be adopted and practised by the people at large. His principles of Dhamma were clearly stated in his Edicts.

The main features of Asoka’s Dhamma as mentioned in his various Edicts also include consideration and non-violence to animals and courtesy to relations and liberality to Brahmins; tolerance among all the religious sects; and conquest through Dhamma instead of through war.

The concept of non-violence and other similar ideas of Asoka’s Dhamma is identical with the teachings of Buddha, but he did not equate Dhamma with Buddhist teachings. Buddhism remained his personal belief. His Dhamma signifies a general code of conduct.

Asoka wished that his Dhamma should spread through all social levels.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (d)