Table of Contents
- 1 Who was the most famous Mauryan rule?
- 2 What were the main causes of downfall of the Mauryan empire?
- 3 Who was the last Maurya rule?
- 4 How far was it responsible for the downfall of the Mauryas?
- 5 Who succeeded Mauryas?
- 6 Who is the daughter of King Ashoka?
- 7 Which of the following is the last relic of Maurya Empire?
- 8 Were there any tribal republics in the Mauryan Empire?
Who was the most famous Mauryan rule?
Ashoka was the most famous Mauryan ruler. He was the first ruler to use inscriptions to convey his message to the people.
What were the main causes of downfall of the Mauryan empire?
5 Major Causes of the Downfall of the Maurya Empire – Explained!
- Weak Successors of Asoka: The first three Maurya Emperors were men of exceptional abilities.
- Vastness of the Empire: The Maurya Empire was too vast in its extent.
- Independence of the Provinces:
- Foreign Invasion:
- Internal Revolt:
Which book refer to the revolt in Taxila during Bindusara time?
Ashoka: The Wild Prince The book narrates Ashoka’s story of youth when he is referred to as ‘the wild prince’ by the people of his father’s kingdom. He is not yet a king and he is unsure about what his father, Bindusara, thinks. Even Bindusara is not sure of what he should do.
Who was the last Maurya rule?
Brihadratha
The last ruler, Brihadratha, was killed in 185 bce by his Brahman commander in chief, Pushyamitra, who then founded the Shunga dynasty, which ruled in central India for about a century.
How far was it responsible for the downfall of the Mauryas?
Answer: Ashoka renounced wars and adopted the policy of non- violence. As a result, the soldiers lacked proper training and were unable to suppress revolts. This weakened the Mauryan Empire and ultimately led to its decline.
Which was the first tribe to invade India after the decline of the Mauryas?
The Greeks were the first to invade India in 206 BCE and they set up their kingdom in north Afghanistan called Bactria.
Who succeeded Mauryas?
Maurya Empire
Preceded by | Succeeded by |
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Nanda Empire Mahajanapada | Shunga Empire Satavahana dynasty Mahameghavahana dynasty Indo-Scythians Indo-Greek Kingdom Vidarbha kingdom (Mauryan era) |
Who is the daughter of King Ashoka?
Sanghamitta
Charumati
Ashoka/Daughters
Saṅghamittā (Saṅghamitrā in Sanskrit, nun’s name Ayapali; 282 BC – 203 BC) was the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka (304 BC – 232 BC) and his first wife, Devi. Together with her brother Mahinda, she entered an order of Buddhist monks.
When did Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire?
The foundation of the Maurya Empire in 321 B.C. by Chandragupta Maurya was a unique event in history. Particularly in view of the fact that it was found shortly after Alexander’s victorious campaigns in North-West India during 327 B.C. – 325 B.C.
Which of the following is the last relic of Maurya Empire?
The Mauryan Empire was the first pan-Indian empire. It covered most of the Indian region and was founded around 321 B.C.E. The masterfully sculpted Ashoka pillars tower over the municipal garden in Panjim, Goa, India. These are one of the last remaining relics from the Mauryan Empire.
Were there any tribal republics in the Mauryan Empire?
Though the Mauryan state was characterized by a centralized monarchical system, Arthasastra indicates that there existed certain tribal republics such as the Kambojas, Lichchavis, Vajjis and Panchalas were allowed to enjoy their privileges as long as they did not disrupt the Mauryan Empire.
What happened to the caste system in the Mauryan Empire?
Among the Indo-Aryan people of the Gangetic plain, who were conquered by the Mauryan Empire, the caste system was consolidated, and the rights of women declined, though “these developments did not affect people living in large parts of the subcontinent.”