Ancient history

Maurya  Empire- Ashoka

As per Ashoka's inscriptions, which among the following place was declared tax-free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable?

A. Kushinagar

B. Lumbini

C. Kathmandu

D. Sarnath

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B. Lumbini

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The beneficiaries of Ashoka's donations in the region of Barabar Hill were___?

A. Buddhists

B. Ajivikas

C. Svetambar Jains

D. Digambar Jains

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B. Ajivikas

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In which of the following inscriptions did Ashoka make his famous declaration, "All men are my children"?

A. Minor Rock Edict (Ahraura)

B. Pillar Edict VII

C. Lumbini Pillar Edict

D. Separate Kalinga Rock Edict I

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D. Separate Kalinga Rock Edict I

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In which year did Ashoka invade Kalinga?

A. 261 BC

B. 235 BC

C. 285 BC

D. 275 BC

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A. 261 BC

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In which rock edict did Ashoka mention "Every Human is my child..."?

A. Major Rock Edict V

B. Major Rock Edict IV

C. Major Rock Edict VI

D. Major Rock Edict VII

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A. Major Rock Edict V

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Which Ashokan inscription mentions five contemporary Hellenic Kings?

A. Major Rock Edict XI

B. Major Rock Edict XII

C. Major Rock Edict X

D. Major Rock Edict XIII

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D. Major Rock Edict XIII

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Which rock edict gives information about Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?

A. Bhabru rock edict

B. Kalinga rock edict

C. Tarai rock edict

D. Barabar cave rock edict

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A. Bhabru rock edict

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Which rock edict of Ashoka mentions the purpose of the rock edicts?

A. Major Rock Edict XIV

B. Major Rock Edict XV

C. Major Rock Edict XI

D. Major Rock Edict XIII

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A. Major Rock Edict XIV

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Which Ashokan pillar edict provides a list of animals and birds killing of which was prohibited?

A. Pillar edict V

B. Pillar edict VIII

C. Pillar edict XII

D. Pillar edict X

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A. Pillar edict V

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According to the Sri Lankan chronicle Mahavamasa, Mauryan Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism by whose influence?

A. Moggaliputa Tissa

B. Tivara

C. Karuvaki

D. Nigrodha

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D. Nigrodha

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