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

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

(a)

Mudrarakshasa

(b)

Rajatharangini

(c)

Arthasastra

(d)

Indica

Megasthenes work ______describes the court of Chandragupta and his administration

(a)

Indica

(b)

Mudrarakshasa

(c)

Ashtadhyayi

(d)

Arthasastra

The ______ was a prescriptive text for good administration

(a)

Arthasastra

(b)

Indica

(c)

Rajatharangini

(d)

Mudrarakshasa

How did Bimbisara extend the territory of Magadhan Empire?

What are the features of a centralised state?

In what ways did the invasion of Alexander make a watershed in Indian history?

Mention the urban features revealed by archaeological findings.

Highlight the impact of the invasion of Alexander the Great on India.

Write a note on the commodities traded between India and West and South Asia.

Explain the sources for the study of the Mauryan Empire.

Highlight the impact of Persians on India.