Maurya Empire – Ashoka

41. Who was the father of Ashoka?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Bimbisara
d) Ajatashatru

42. What was the name of Ashoka’s mother?
a) Devi
b) Dharma
c) Kaurwaki
d) Subhadrangi

43. Ashoka succeeded his father Bindusara to the throne in which year?
a) 265 BCE
b) 269 BCE
c) 273 BCE
d) 277 BCE

44. Which battle did Ashoka fight against his half-brother Susima?
a) Battle of Kalinga
b) Battle of Ujjain
c) Battle of Magadha
d) Battle of Taxila

45. Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism is said to have taken place after which battle?
a) Battle of Kalinga
b) Battle of Ujjain
c) Battle of Magadha
d) Battle of Taxila