Flashcards on Indian History: Mauryan and Gupta Periods

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Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

Chandragupta Maurya

Which ruler is known for his policy of Dhamma?

Ashoka

Which period is also known as the Golden Age of India?

Gupta Period

Who was the greatest Gupta ruler?

Chandragupta II

Which ruler issued the first true gold coins in India?

Samudragupta

Name one famous university that existed during the Gupta period.

Nalanda University

Who composed the Sanskrit play 'Mrichchakatika'?

Shudraka

What was the official language of the Mauryan Empire?

Prakrit

Who was the last Mauryan ruler?

Brihadratha

Who was the famous poet and playwright in the Gupta period?

Kalidasa

Who was the first Gupta ruler?

Chandragupta I

What was the greatest achievement of the Mauryan Empire?

Spread of Buddhism

Which dynasty succeeded the Mauryan Empire?

Shunga Dynasty

What is the famous rock edict of Ashoka known as?

Ashoka Pillar

Who was the first emperor of the Gupta Empire?

Chandragupta I

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Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?



Which ruler is known for his policy of Dhamma?



Which period is also known as the Golden Age of India?



Who was the greatest Gupta ruler?



Which ruler issued the first true gold coins in India?



Name one famous university that existed during the Gupta period.



Who composed the Sanskrit play 'Mrichchakatika'?



What was the official language of the Mauryan Empire?



Who was the last Mauryan ruler?



Who was the famous poet and playwright in the Gupta period?




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