MCQ Subject: Ancient Indian History

Which of the following sites is NOT a major location for Ashokan Edicts promoting Buddhism?

The term ‘Mlechcha’ in ancient Indian historical texts primarily denotes which of the following?

Which Mauryan administrative official was primarily responsible for overseeing village-level governance and revenue collection?

Which administrative feature is most characteristic of the Mauryan Empire’s governance structure as described in the Arthashastra?

Which ancient Indian dynasty is notably recognized through Bactrian Greek inscriptions and early Chinese historical records as one of the first to leave behind a clear, dated archaeological footprint?

Which administrative body, part of the Mauryan Empire’s governance structure, was responsible for overseeing the affairs of a group of villages?

Which of the following was a key feature of the Gupta Empire’s administrative structure in Ancient India?

What was the primary focus of the Edicts of Ashoka issued after the Kalinga War?