Question

Consider the following statements about the Mauryan Empire:

1. There were 5 major political centers in the Empire.

2. Megasthenes wrote about the Mauryan Empire in his book Indica.

3. Ashoka founded the Mauryan Empire in 321 B.C.

4. Ashoka used his resources to propagate Buddhism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Options

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1, 2 and 4

• 2, 3 and 4

• 1, 3 and 4

Answer 1

1, 2 and 4

Explanation:

According to the Ashokan inscription, the Mauryan empire included five important political centres. Pataliputra, the capital, has previously been suggested. Taxila, Ujjaini, Tosali, and Suvamagiri were the other four. They were placed under the authority of a governor who was usually a member of the imperial family.