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The Mauryan Empire

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

Most important questions from The Mauryan Empire for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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Which script was used in Ashoka's edicts?

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Brahmi

Ashoka's edicts were mainly inscribed in the Brahmi script, which was deciphered by James Prinsep.

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Which language was used in Ashoka's edicts?

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Prakrit

Ashoka used Prakrit, the language of the common people, so that everyone could understand his messages.

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Who was the Greek ambassador sent to the Mauryan court?

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Megasthenes

Megasthenes was sent by Seleucus as an ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya's court.

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What was the name of Chandragupta's son?

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Bindusara

Bindusara was the son of Chandragupta Maurya and succeeded him as king.

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