Question

Ill. Match the columns .
Column A
Column B
Acro
1.
1. Script
2. Kautilya
3. National Emblem
4. Megasthenes
5. Stupa
(a) Sarnath Pillar
(b) Sanchi
(c) Brahmi
(d) Arthashastra
(e) Indika
Do
А
V
V. Give short answers for the following questions.
1. Who has been described as the first historical emperor of India?
2. Name two important rulers of the Mauryan dynasty.
3. Name any two places where the Ashoka pillars are found.
4. What is the significance of the Lion Capital of the Sarnath Pillar for moden
India?
5. Name the book which Megasthenes wrote on India.​

Answer 1

1.Chandragupta, also spelled Chandra Gupta, also called Chandragupta Maurya or Maurya, (died c. 297 bce, Shravanbelagola, India), founder of the Mauryan dynasty (reigned c. 321–c. 297 bce) and the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration.2.Chandragupta, also spelled Chandra Gupta, palso called Chandragupta Maurya or Maurya, (died c. 297 bce, Shravanbelagola, India), founder of the Mauryan dynasty (reigned c. 321–c. 297 bce) and the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration.3.Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, four lions, Pillar Inscription, Schism Edict..Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, four lions, Pillar Inscription, Schism Edict.4.

Answer 2

Answers:

1. Script - Brahmi

Brahmi script was used to write inscriptions during the Ashoka period.

2. Kautilya - Arthashastra

Kautilya, great philosopher wrote Arthashastra about Mauryan empire.

3. National Emblem - Sarnath pillar

National emblem was adopted from the Sarnath pillar inscription.

4. Megasthenes - Indica

Megasthenes, Greek ambassador wrote Indica which describes about Mauryan empire.

5. Stupa - Sanchi

Sanchi stupa is located at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh. It belonged to ancient India.

1. Who has been described as the first historical emperor of India?

A : Chandragupta has been described as the first historical emperor of India. He founded Mauryan empire after defeating Nandas.

2. Name two important rulers of the Mauryan dynasty.

A: Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka the great.

3. Name any two places where the Ashoka pillars are found.

A: Sarnath and Rampurva

4. What is the significance of the Lion Capital of the Sarnath Pillar for modern India?

A: The Lion Capital of the Sarnath pillar has been adopted as the national emblem of India.

5. Name the book which Megasthenes wrote on India.

A: Megasthenes wrote Indica which describes about Mauryan empire.