Practice Questions

The earliest (indisputably dated) and best-known Brahmi inscriptions are the rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dating to 250–232 BCE.

Which script was introduced in South India by Ashoka?

Who of the following were the first non-kshatriya rulers?

The chronological order of the Mauryan Emperors is: 
1. Bindusara-(297-272 BCE)
2. Ashoka-(268-232 BCE)
3. Samprati-(224-215 BCE)
4. Brihadratha-(187-185 BCE)

Hiranya refers to the tax paid only in cash during the Mauryan period, particularly by the peasantry and merchants.
Among the various revenue items of the Mauryan period, the tax on special classes of crops, known as "Hiranya," was paid in cash. 
This form of revenue collection helped the Mauryan Empire meet its financial requirements and maintain a stable economy.

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