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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Rise and Growth of Magadha Empire - Question 1
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Who was the first important ruler of the Magadhan Empire and a contemporary of Buddha?

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Bimbisara, or Srenika of Haryanka Dynasty, was the first important ruler of the Magadhan Empire and a contemporary of Buddha. He ruled for 52 years and patronized Buddhism.

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Who succeeded Bimbisara and pursued an aggressive policy of expansion?

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Ajatshatru succeeded Bimbisara and pursued an aggressive policy of expansion during his reign.

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Which city did Bimbisara found, north of Girivarj?

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Bimbisara founded the city of Rajgriha, north of Girivarj, during his reign.

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What city did Ajatshatru found by fortifying the village of Pataligram?

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Ajatshatru founded the famous city of Pataliputra by fortifying the village of Pataligram.

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Who succeeded Ajatshatru and shifted the capital to Pataliputra?

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Udayan succeeded Ajatshatru and shifted the capital to Pataliputra during his reign.

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Who was a viceroy of Banaras and succeeded Udayan?

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Shishunaga, a viceroy of Banaras, succeeded Udayan and temporarily shifted the capital to Vaishali.

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Which king claimed to be the "destroyer of all Kshatriyas" and established the first imperial structure?

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Mahapadmananda, the greatest king of the Nandas, claimed to be the "destroyer of all Kshatriyas" and established the first imperial and centralized structure.

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When did Alexander the Great invade India?

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Alexander invaded India in 326 B.C. and stayed for 19 months.

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Who defeated the last Nanda king, Bhadrasala?

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Bhadrasala, the last Nanda king, was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya.

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What was the most important outcome of Alexander's invasion in India?

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The most important outcome of Alexander's invasion was the establishment of direct contact between India and Greece in various fields.

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