Brahmi script in Ashoka’s pillar inscription was deciphered by _____

(a)

Thomas Saunders

(b)

James Prinsep

(c)

Sir John Marshal

(d)

William Jones

The first known ruler of Magadha was ______ of the Haryanka dynasty.

(a)

Bimbisara

(b)

Ajatashatru

(c)

Ashoka

(d)

Mahapadma Nanda

__________ was the ruler of Magadha during the invasion of Alexander in India.

(a)

Mahapadma Nanda

(b)

Dhana Nanda

(c)

Bindhusara

(d)

Bimbisara

A comprehensive historical chronicle in Pali from Sri Lanka serving as an important source for the Mauryan Period is ___________

(a)

Mahavamsa

(b)

Deepavamsa

(c)

Brahmanas

(d)

Mudrarakshasa

The play ______ by Visakadatha describes Chandragupta and his of the Magadha Empire.

(a)

Mudrarakshasa

(b)

Rajatharangini

(c)

Arthasastra

(d)

Indica