maurya & post mauryan period MCQ set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

According to the Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva, Pushyamitra performed two horse sacrifices. The first one was probably during the time when Pushyamitra ascended the throne of Pataliputra, ousting the Mauryas and the second sacrifice was due to his victory over the Bactrian Greeks and to proclaim his dominion.

Answer: (d)

The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837. They are written in Pali language and in some places Prakrit was used. The Brahmi script was employed for writing in most of the edicts. In northwestern India, Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script.

There are fourteen Major Rock Edicts. The two Kalinga Edicts are found in the newly conquered territory. The major pillar Edicts were erected in important cities. There are minor Rock Edicts and minor pillar Edicts.

Answer: (b)

Chandragupta Maurya stretched his empire from Karnataka to Afghanistan and from the river Indus to Bengal. He attacked the Greek Governor of Punjab, Seleucus Nikator and defeated him. There was subsequently a treaty between the two whereby, Seleucus ceded Punjab and Sindh to Chandragupta and also gave his daughter in marriage to Chandragupta.

Answer: (b)

Gathasaptasati was written by the Satavahana ruler Hall in Prakrit language. The book contains the description of love stories of the king Hall. This book is an example of ancient Muktak-kavya.

Answer: (b)

Chandragupta Maurya set up the Mauryan Empire following Alexander’s retreat. There is evidence to show that Chandragupta was a contemporary of Alexander.

Answer: (b)

Kautiyla talked of the various heads of the different branches of the civil service. The superintendent of trade (Panyadhyaksha) was to head the commercial service, including internal and external trade.