Question

Ashoka was the most important among the kings of the Maurya dynasty with ............. as the capital.

• A. Taxila
• B. Magadha
• C. Ujjain
• D. Pataliputra

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Magadha

Ashoka

• Ashoka was the most important among the kings of the Maurya dynasty with Magadha as the capital.

• Our national emblem is taken from the pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka at Saranath. The Dharma Chakra of Ashoka is kept at the centre of our national flag.

• Ashoka also built the stupa at Sanchi.