Collection of verified questions for History Of Ancient India under Indian History. Includes previous year exam questions with official answer keys and step-by-step solutions.
Who among the following in the Mauryan council of ministers was related to revenue collection?
In the Mauryan period, what punishment was awarded for evasion (theft) of tax?
Ptolemy Philadelphus, with whom Ashoka had diplomatic relations, was the ruler of–
Assertion (A) : Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire. Reason (R) : Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka is entirely devoted to the principle of religious tolerance?
Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts State in which it is located 1. Dhauli Odisha 2. Erragudi Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi Karnataka How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Where is the Gujarra Minor Rock Edict, which mentions Ashoka by name, located?
Which of the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect from excessive devotion, or condemns other sects with a view to glorifying his own, rather inflicts the severest injury on his own sect."
Which script was written on the pillars of Ashoka?
Which ruler is referred to as 'Piyadassi' and 'Devanampiya' in inscriptions?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I List-II A. Kaushambi 1. Dhamekh Stupa B. Kushinagar 2. Ghositarama Monastery C. Sarnath 3. Ramabhar Stupa D. Shravasti 4. Sahet-Mahet Codes :
During his pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which itinerary/route did he follow? 1. Gaya, 2. Kapilavastu, 3. Kushinagar, 4. Lumbini, 5. Sarnath, 6. Shravasti Codes :
Which king made the statement: "May all our subjects create good deeds, remain free from all calamities, and enjoy happiness with minds uncorrupted by jealousy"?
With reference to the inscriptions of Ashoka, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the inscriptions are in the Prakrit language and Brahmi script. 2. Inscriptions found at Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are in the Prakrit language and Kharosthi script. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
In the Mauryan administrative system, to which department was the Pradeshta related?
As known from Ashoka's inscriptions, at what level were 'Pradeshika', 'Rajjuka', and 'Yukta' important officers?
Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka: 1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is derived from the 'Rahulovadasutta'. 2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new class of officials called Dhammamahamatras. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who built the Sudarshana Lake?
Seleucus, who was appointed the administrator of Sindh and Afghanistan by Alexander, was defeated by which Indian king?
Who/which among the following is not related to Chandragupta Maurya?
In which year did Chandragupta Maurya defeat Seleucus?
Which of the following regions was not included in Ashoka's empire?
Which ancient city was referred to as 'Palibothra' (Polibrotha) in Greek accounts?
"Ashoka, though a Buddhist, did not abandon his faith in Hinduism." The evidence for this is–
In which of the following sources is the convention of the Third Buddhist Council during Ashoka's reign mentioned? 1. Inscriptions of Ashoka 2. Dipavamsa 3. Mahavamsa 4. Divyavadana Select the correct answer from the code given below: