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प्रश्न
What are our main sources of information on the Mauryan Empire?
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उत्तर
The main sources of information on the Mauryan rule are edicts of Ashoka (14 rock edicts, seven pillar edicts, and minor rock edicts), Sanchi Stupa, Nandangarh pillar, ‘Indika’ by Megasthenes, ‘Arthashastra’ of Kautilyaand Visakhadutta’s ‘Mudrarakshasa’ etc.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the importance of Ashoka’s inscriptions (Stone Edicts)?
Mention any two principles of Ashoka’s
It is only with Ashoka that we can properly begin the history of the art and architecture of ancient India. In this context explain briefly:
Arts and Crafts that flourished during Ashoka’s reign.
It is only with Ashoka that we can properly begin the history of the art and architecture of ancient India. In this context explain briefly:
A few features of the Ashokan Pillars.
What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?
Name the two taxes mentioned in the Edicts of Ashoka.
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:
What is an edict? Where are these edicts inscribed?
Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:
What is the significance of edicts as a source of information?
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Name the port where from the ships sailed for the East Coast and Sri Lanka during the Mauryan age.
