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To which of the following dynasties did Emperor Ashoka belong?

To which of the following dynasties did Emperor Ashoka belong? Correct Answer <span style="">Maurya</span>

The correct answer is Maurya.

Key Points

  • Emperor Ashoka belongs to Mauryan Dynasty.
  • He ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from 268 to 232 BCE.
  • He was the grandson of the founder of the Mauryan Dynasty, Chandragupta Maurya.
  • The empire's capital was Pataliputra(modern-day Patna).
  • He helped spread Buddhism across Asia.

Additional Information

  • Ashoka's father Bindusara appointed him as the Governor of Ujjain, which was an important administrative and commercial centre in the Avanti province of central India.
  • As per historians, Ashoka met his future wife, Mahadevi while en route to Ujjain.
  • Ashoka's son  Mahina was born in Ujjain.
  • Ashoka built Buddhist stupas in Sanchi, Eran, Vidisha, etc.

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