ICSE Solutions for Class 9 History and Civics – The Mauryan Empire ICSE Solutions for Class 9 History and Civics – The Mauryan Empire EXERCISES Question 1. Name any two sources to reconstruct the Age of the Mauryas. Answer: Literary Sources: Indica (Written by Megasthenes), Arthashastra Archaeological sources: The Rock Edicts of Ashoka, the Ashokan Pillars. Question 2. Who was Kautilya (Chanakya)? Name the famous book written by him. Answer: Kautilya (Chanakya) was a learned Brahmin of Taxila, who later on became a prominent diplomat in the kingship of emperor Chandragupta Maurya. The ‘Arthashastra’ was written by Kautilya. Question 3. What is a Stupa ? Name one stupa built by Ashoka ? Answer: The Stupa is a semi-spherical solid dome-like structure made of unburnt bricks and stones. The Sanchi stupa was made by Ashoka around 3rd century BC. Question 4. Why did Seleucos Nicator invade India? Answer: Seleucos Nicator was a Greek king, he invaded I...
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