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 The capital of the province of Kalinga under Ashoka was Tosali. It was also known as

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Important Questions on Ancient History

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Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the rule of the Mauryas?
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Match the following

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A. Junagarh Rock inscription of Rudradaman 1. Jalauka was the successor of Ashoka in Kashmir
B. Rajatarangini 2. Construction of Sudarsana lake
C. Jatakas 3. Social and economic conditions
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Who identified 'Sandrocottas mentioned in Justin's book 'Epitome as Chandragupta Maurya'?
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Assertion (A) Ashoka was converted to Buddhism immediately after Kalinga war in about 260 BC.

Reason (R) One of the Ashoka edicts, namely the Bhabru edict clearly states that Ashoka was converted to Buddhism two-half years after the Kalinga war.

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Assertion (A) Under Ashoka, the Mauryan monarchy became paternal despotism.

Reason (R) Major rock edict VI shows Ashoka remarking "All men are my children".

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Assertion (A) Ashoka followed a tolerant religious policy.

Reason (R) He did not try to impose Buddhist faith on his subjects and he presented gifts to non-Buddhist and even anti-Buddhist sect.

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Assertion (A) During the Mauryan period even the kings faced a great amount of insecurity.

Reason (R) According to Megasthenes, Chandragupta Maurya did not sleep for two nights successively in the same bedroom.

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Assertion (A) Foreigners welcomed at Patliputra.

Reason (R) The municipality in the city had a special committee to look after the welfare of foreigners.