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The Mauryan Army: A Force to Reckon With

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Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from 322 to 185 BCE.

What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Taxila

  3. Ujjain

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pataliputra, located in present-day Bihar, was the capital of the Mauryan Empire.

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his policy of non-violence and adherence to the principles of Buddhism?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, is known for his policy of non-violence and adherence to the principles of Buddhism.

What was the name of the Mauryan army's elite infantry unit?

  1. Praetorian Guard

  2. Royal Guard

  3. Elephant Corps

  4. Cavalry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mauryan army's elite infantry unit was known as the Royal Guard.

Which Mauryan ruler expanded the empire's territory to include much of the Indian subcontinent?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bindusara, the son of Chandragupta Maurya, expanded the Mauryan Empire's territory to include much of the Indian subcontinent.

What was the name of the Mauryan army's cavalry unit?

  1. Praetorian Guard

  2. Royal Guard

  3. Elephant Corps

  4. Cavalry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mauryan army's cavalry unit was known as the Cavalry.

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire's territory?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta Maurya is known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire's territory.

What was the name of the Mauryan army's elephant corps?

  1. Praetorian Guard

  2. Royal Guard

  3. Elephant Corps

  4. Cavalry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mauryan army's elephant corps was known as the Elephant Corps.

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his administrative reforms and the establishment of a strong bureaucracy?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta Maurya is known for his administrative reforms and the establishment of a strong bureaucracy.

What was the name of the Mauryan army's artillery unit?

  1. Praetorian Guard

  2. Royal Guard

  3. Elephant Corps

  4. Artillery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mauryan army's artillery unit was known as the Artillery.

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his patronage of the arts and culture?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ashoka is known for his patronage of the arts and culture.

What was the name of the Mauryan army's navy?

  1. Praetorian Guard

  2. Royal Guard

  3. Elephant Corps

  4. Navy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mauryan army's navy was known as the Navy.

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his construction of the Grand Trunk Road?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandragupta Maurya is known for his construction of the Grand Trunk Road.

What was the name of the Mauryan army's siege warfare unit?

  1. Praetorian Guard

  2. Royal Guard

  3. Elephant Corps

  4. Siege Warfare


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mauryan army's siege warfare unit was known as the Siege Warfare.

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his diplomatic relations with the Hellenistic kingdoms?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Bindusara

  4. Kautilya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ashoka is known for his diplomatic relations with the Hellenistic kingdoms.

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