1. Describe how Chandragupta turned a small
kingdom into a mighty empire.
2. Describe the impact of the Kalinga War on
Ashoka. Discuss Ashoka's dhamma.
3. Explain the features of administration in the
Mauryan Empire
4. Write a note on the nature of trade and
industry during Mauryan times.
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Explanation:
1.Chandragupta Maurya turned a small kingdom into a mighty empire with the help of his mentor, Kautilya. Chandragupta and his mentor first attacked and conquered the outer parts of the Nanda kingdom, areas which had been weakened by Alexander's invasion. They thus conquered Punjab, Malwa and Saurashtra.
2.The war of Kalinga filled Ashoka with sorrow. He was horrified to see the violence and bloodshed in the battle field. ... Ashoka's dhamma did not include worship of a God , or performance of a sacrifices . He felt that just as a father tries to teach his children , he had a duty to instruct his subjects.
3.The main features of Mauryan administration were:
There were five important political centres in the Mauryan Empire: Patliputra (the capital city) and the provincial centres of Taxila, Ujjayini, Tosali and Suvarnagiri. ... Communications along the land and riverine routes were developed to administer the Empire.
4.Trade was organised into guilds and was regulated by the State. The major exports include silk, spices, textiles, ivory works, conch shells, cotton, pearls etc. The major imports were gold, horses, linen, glass etc. So, in short trade and commerce and crafts were the backboon of Mauryan economy.