What was the policy adopted by Ajatashatru ?
Policy of expansion
Policy of non-violence
Policy of equality
Policy of Darma
Which of the following words describe those who fight on horseback?
Infantry
Senapathi
Cavalry
Senani
Who was the ambassador of Seleucus Nicator?
Vishnugupta
Megasthenes
Kautilya
Porus
What is a code of conduct which preaches moral values inspired by the teachings of Buddha?
Dhamma
Dig- vijaya
Tri- ratnas
Moksha
Chandragupta ruled the Mauryan Empire for.
42 years
24 years
29 years
25 years
In a republic the power is held by
The people
A group of their elected representatives
A chief chosen and elected by the people for his outstanding gifts
Any of the above
Ajatashatru was succeeded by
Udayin
Shishunaga
Mahapadma Nanda
Dhana Nanda
The Shakyas and the Lichchhavis were
Monarchies
Dictatorship
Republics
Democrcies
Who were the two important republics in north Bihar ?
Shakyas and Lachchhavis
Magadha and Vatsa
Shakyas and Magadha
Magadha and Lachchhavis
Which period saw the formation of many janapadas?
600- 400 BC
600- 500 BC
500- 400 BC
500- 300 BC