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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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Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

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

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Which battle led to the establishment of British rule in India?

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Who was the leader of the First War of Indian Independence (1857)?

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Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress?

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In which battle did the Marathas face defeat at the hands of the Afghans?

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