The last Mauryan emperor was killed by Pushyamitra Sunga the founder of the ___________ dynasty
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The lion capital was adopted as the emblem of India in the year ______.
The capital city of Pataliputra was looked after by ______ committees. Each committee consisted of five members.
The provinces were divided into a number of districts which were further subdivided into nagaras and __________.
The king had supreme power. He was advised by the _________.
The chief occupation of the people during the Mauryan period was mining.
The relics of Buddha were kept at the base of the stupa.
Pataliputra was a magnificent walled city.
There was no spy system in the Mauryan empire.
The Mauryan administration was based on the guidelines laid down in the Indika
This is an important monument of the ancient period but is relevant even today.
In which century and by whom was it built?
In which century and by whom was it built?
This is an important monument of the ancient period but is relevant even today.
Identify the monuments.
Identify the monuments.
Mention three important occupations of the people during the Mauryan period.
Textbook Keyword: Dharma chakras
Textbook keyword: Viharas
Mention two important features of the following:
Lion capital
Lion capital
Mention two important features of the following:
Monolithic pillars
Monolithic pillars
This is an important monument of the ancient period but is relevant even today.
Describe its important features.
Describe its important features.
How many committees were set up for the administration of Pataliputra? Name any three departments that were looked after by these committees
State three important reasons for the decline of the Mauryan empire.
Give an account of the economic conditions under the Mauryan rulers.
Describe the distinctive features of Ashokan pillars.
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Mantri Parishad | (a) | National Flag |
| 2 | Kumaras | (b) | Monasteries |
| 3 | Stupas | (c) | Royal Family |
| 4 | Viharas | (d) | Council of Ministers |
| (e) | Dome-Shaped |
The last Mauryan ruler was _______.
The Mauryans had trade relations with _______.
The most famous Ashoka Pillar is at ________.
Mauryan art was greatly influenced by ______.
The Mauyran empire was divided into ________ which were placed under the control of kumaras.
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