Arrange in chronological order starting from earlier the steps taken (measures adopted) by Mauryan King Ashoka for propagation of Dhamma. (A) Nigliva journey (Travelling to Nigliva) (B) Lumbini journey (Travelling to Lumbini) (C) Bodhgaya journey (Travelling to Bodhgaya) (D) Inscribing Dhamma lipis (E) Appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Ordering Ashoka's Dhamma Propagation Measures
To determine the correct chronological order of Ashoka's measures for propagating Dhamma, we analyze the historical sequence of these events:
- (C) Bodhgaya journey: This represents Ashoka's initial spiritual awakening and connection to Buddhism, considered the earliest step.
- (E) Appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras: This was a significant administrative action taken to oversee and promote Dhamma across the empire. It followed his initial conversion.
- (A) Nigliva journey & (B) Lumbini journey: These specific pilgrimages occurred later in his reign, specifically in his 20th regnal year (circa 249 BCE), to venerate Buddhist sites. The provided answer groups these significant journeys together.
- (D) Inscribing Dhamma lipis: This refers to the issuance and inscription of Ashoka's edicts across the empire. While the earliest edicts date earlier, this action represents the ongoing dissemination of Dhamma principles through written records, placed last in the sequence according to the correct option.
Based on this analysis, the chronological order is (C), (E), (A), (B), (D).
Important Questions from Mauryan Empire
Which one among the following rulers established Pataliputra as the capital of the Magadhan Empire?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I
(Mahamatta)
List-II
(Function)
A.
Anta-mahamatta
1.
Women’s welfare
B.
Ithijhakha-mahamatta
2.
Spread of Dhamma
C.
Dhamma-mahamatta
3.
Associated with city
D.
Nagalaviyohalaka-ahamatta
4.
In-charge of frontier areas
Which one of the following was not a part of the dhamma of King Ashoka?
Consider the following statements about ancient Indian inscriptions:
1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit.
2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the north-west, was deciphered with the help of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled over the area.
3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand, unique events, and routine agricultural practices do not find mention.
How many of the above statements is/are correct
Which of the following Mauryan rulers did Seleucus fight against in the Seleucid–Mauryan War?
