Q. Which of the following books serves as a source for the Mauryan period?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) Historica<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Indica<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Suttapitaka<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Jain Purvas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ans: (b) Indica<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explanation: The book that serves as a source for the Mauryan period is option (b) “Indica.” “Indica” is an ancient Greek book written by Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador to the Mauryan court during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. It provides valuable insights into the Mauryan Empire, its administration, society, and culture. Megasthenes’ “Indica” is considered a significant historical source for understanding the Mauryan period. The other options mentioned, “Historica,” “Suttapitaka,” and “Jain Purvas,” are not specifically related to the Mauryan period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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