At the time of Alexander the Great's invasion of North-West India (circa 326 BCE), the powerful Nanda dynasty ruled over the Magadha Empire, which dominated the Gangetic plains and much of North India.
Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2000 · Topic: Greek Invasion (Political Landscape of North-Western India Pre-Alexander)
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- During Alexander's invasion who was the then ruler of Magadha?
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- Consider the following statements about Ashoka's faith in Buddhism : 1. Rummindei Pillar Inscription and Nigali Sagar Pillar Inscription provide clear evidence of Ashoka's faith in Buddhism. 2. Minor Rock Edict-I gives evidence of a sudden change in Ashoka's faith in Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- Statement I : King Ashoka abolished capital punishment and disbanded his army. Statement II : After Kalinga War, Ashoka was remorseful and became a Buddhist.
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- Which of the following edicts have information about Samrat Ashoka's Dhamma ?
