Arrange the following rulers chronologically from earlier to later period. A. Aśoka B. Ajātaśatru C. Harṣa D. Kaniṣka E. Milinda Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Rulers Chronological Order Explained
To arrange the rulers chronologically, we need to determine their approximate periods of reign:
- B. Ajātaśatru: Reigned approximately from 492 BCE to 460 BCE.
- A. Aśoka: Reigned approximately from 268 BCE to 232 BCE.
- E. Milinda (Menander I): An Indo-Greek king, reigned approximately from 165 BCE to 130 BCE.
- D. Kaniṣka: A Kushan emperor, reigned approximately from 127 CE to 151 CE.
- C. Harṣa: Emperor of Kannauj, reigned approximately from 606 CE to 647 CE.
Determining Chronological Sequence
Arranging these rulers based on their reign periods from earliest to latest:
- Ajātaśatru (B): c. 492 BCE - 460 BCE
- Aśoka (A): c. 268 BCE - 232 BCE
- Milinda (E): c. 165 BCE - 130 BCE
- Kaniṣka (D): c. 127 CE - 151 CE
- Harṣa (C): c. 606 CE - 647 CE
Therefore, the correct chronological order is B, A, E, D, C.
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?
