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Ashoka, The Emperor Who Gave Up War

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Life and policies of Emperor Ashoka.
- **Mauryan Empire and Administration**:
- Largest Indian empire of the time.
- **Kalinga War and Ashoka’s Change**:
- Influence of Buddhism.
- **Dhamma Policy**:
- Non-violence, religious tolerance.
- **Edicts and Their Importance**:
- Inscriptions spreading messages.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Who was Ashoka and what was his contribution to Indian history?
2. What changes did Ashoka make after the Kalinga War?
3. What was Ashoka’s Dhamma and why was it important?
4. How did Ashoka spread his message to the people?
5. What do Ashokan edicts tell us about his rule?

Practice Questions

Which of the following was the main reason for the downfall of the Maurya Empire?

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Which dynasty ruled over India before the Mauryas?

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Which of the following led to the decline of the Mughal Empire?

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Who is the founder of the Vijayanagar Empire?

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Which of the following is NOT associated with the Maurya Empire?

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In which year was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

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Which was the first major battle fought by the British East India Company in India?

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Who was the first emperor of the Mughal Empire?

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Who was the last Governor-General of independent India?

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Which of the following battles was fought between the Marathas and the Mughals?

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