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Quiz about Mauryan Kingdom
Quiz about Mauryan Kingdom

Mauryan Kingdom Trivia Quiz


A quiz on the first empire of India. Please don't forget to rate it.

A multiple-choice quiz by AarushLuthra. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
AarushLuthra
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,637
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
129
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Mauryan ruler defeated the last ruler of Nanda dynasty ? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which year did the Kalinga War took place ? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. When was Bindusara born? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Brihardatha the last Mauryan emperor. Who killed him? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who were the immediate successors of the Mauryans? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When did Chandragupta die? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the language used during the Mauryan era? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where is Taxila situated in the 21st century? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the capital of the Mauryas? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Susima was the governor of Taxila during the reign of which famous Mauryan King? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Mauryan ruler defeated the last ruler of Nanda dynasty ?

Answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Chandragupta Maurya was born in 340 BC. He defeated the last Nanda ruler, Dhana Nanda, and took the throne of Pataliputra with help of his guru, Chankya.
2. In which year did the Kalinga War took place ?

Answer: 261 BC

The Kalinga war was fought between the ruler of Kalinga and the Mauryan ruler Ashoka. The war happened in the year 261 BC and resulted in a change of life of Ashoka, who instead of relentlessly fighting wars, started to try to spread. He also changed his religion to Buddhism.
3. When was Bindusara born?

Answer: 297 BC

Bindusara was the son of Chandragupta Maurya who was the founder of Mauryan dynasty. Bindusara was known as "Amitrochates", meaning "slayer of foes".
4. Brihardatha the last Mauryan emperor. Who killed him?

Answer: Pushyamitra Sunga

Pushyamitra Sunga was the founder of the Sunga dynasty. He founded the dynasty in 186 BC and it dynasty lasted for 29 years.
5. Who were the immediate successors of the Mauryans?

Answer: Sungas

Sungas were the successors of the Mauryans. Pushyamitra Sunga killed the last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha. He served as a general in Mauryan era .
6. When did Chandragupta die?

Answer: 297 BC

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of Mauryan dynasty. He breathed his last in Shravanabelagola.
7. What was the language used during the Mauryan era?

Answer: Pali

The Pali language was used in the Mauryan era. It was widely used and it was readable by most of the people.
8. Where is Taxila situated in the 21st century?

Answer: Pakistan

Taxila is situated in Pakistan. Taxila was a major education centre where people came from across Asia to study.
9. What was the capital of the Mauryas?

Answer: Patliputra

Patliputra was the capital of Mauryas. It is now known as Patna and is situated in Bihar, India.
10. Susima was the governor of Taxila during the reign of which famous Mauryan King?

Answer: Bindusara

Susima was one of the sons of Bindusara. he was the governor of Taxila. Susima was a major challenge for ashoka to overcome to win the thrown .
Source: Author AarushLuthra

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