Question : The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at
Option 1: Pataliputra
Option 2: Vaishali
Option 3: Lumbini
Option 4: Gaya
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Correct Answer: Pataliputra
Solution : The correct answer is Patliputra.
The Mauryan empire's capital was Pataliputra, an ancient city of Patna in Bihar. Under Ashoka and Chandragupta Maurya, it attained its height of prosperity. Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador, left a detailed account of its splendour. Ajatashatru, the ruler of Magadha, constructed Pataliputra for the first time in 490 BC.
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Question : The capital of Vajji Mahajanapada was______.
Option 2: Champa
Option 3: Vaishali
Option 4: Koshala
Question : The Mauryan pillar capital found at____ is popularly known as the Lion Capital.
Option 1: Bhabru
Option 2: Bairat
Option 3: Sanchi
Option 4: Sarnath
Question : Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?
Option 1: Shunga
Option 2: Kanva
Option 3: Satavahana
Option 4: Chedi
Question : The largest herbarium of India is located at
Option 1: Kolkata
Option 2: Lucknow
Option 3: Mumbai
Option 4: Coimbatore
Question : Which of the following regions was the capital of the Chalukyas?
Option 1: Kanchipuram
Option 2: Raichur
Option 3: Aihole
Option 4: Kolar
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