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F. Answer the questions in one word/phrase :
1. Who was the ruler of Magadha when Alexander the Great invaded India?
2. Who vowed to eliminate the entire Nanda dynasty?
3. Who was made to sign a humiliating treaty with Chandragupta?
4. Who wrote the book Indica?
5. Who was Ashoka’s father?

6. What has been adopted as the National Emblem of India?
G. Answer the questions in brief :

1. Why is Chandragupta called first emperor?
2. How did Kautilya fulfil his vow?
3. How large was Chandragupta Maurya’s empire?
4. What did Ashoka’s aim at?
5. What do you understand by mantriparishad during Mauryan age?

6. Discuss art and architecture during the Mauryan rule.
H. Answer the questions in detail :

1. What are the two chief sources of information during the Mauryan rule?
2. What were the three levels of administration during the Mauryan rule?
3. Who was Kautilya? Why did he inspire Chandragupta to form the first empire?
4. How did the Kalinga war change Ashoka’s heart?
5. How did Ashoka promote Buddhism?
6. What were the causes of decline of Mauryan empire?

1. Which type of taxes are being paid by citizens of India at present?
2. Ashoka, the Great, considered, to be a great king of India. Why?

Alexander
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, after his victory over Iran turned towards India.
In 326 BC, he attacked the north-west part of the country. King Porus made
preparations to resist the invader. But Alexander gathered his forces on the left
bank of the Jhelum. He crossed the Jhelum and made a surprise attack on Porus.
King Porus fought bravely, but was seriously wounded and taken prisoner. When
produced before Alexander Porus said he should be treated like a king, who fought
for his motherland. Alexander admired Porus’ courage and gave back his kingdom,
and made him a friend and ally.
Alexander planned to march forward. He crossed the Chenab and Ravi rivers and advanced up to the
Beas. But the areas conquered by him rose in revolt. His soldiers also refused to go any further as the
territory beyond the Beas was ruled by mighty Nanda emperor. With a heavy heart he began his return
journey. That was in 325 BC. A year later he died in Babylon.
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