Magadha Empire - Quiz

Avanti was an ancient Indian janapada (realm), roughly corresponded to the present day Malwa region. According to the Buddhist text, the Anguttara Nikaya, Avanti was one of the solasa mahajanapadas (sixteen great realms) of the 6th century BCE. The janapada was divided into two parts by the Vindhyas, the northern part had its capital at Ujjayini and the southern part had its centre at Mahishmati.

King Udayin was the Indian ruler of Haryanka dynasty who ruled over Magadha from 460 BCE to 440 BCE. He was the son of Ajatashatru and grandson of king Bimbisara. King Udayin laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra at the confluence of two rivers, the Son and the Ganges. He shifted his capital from Rajgriha to Patliputra because of the latter's central location in Magadha empire. He was succeeded by Anuruddha.

Edicts started at the time of Ashoka.

The Edicts of Ashoka are a collection of 33 inscriptions on the Pillars of Ashoka as well as boulders and cave walls made by the Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire during his reign from 269 BCE to 232 BCE. These inscriptions were dispersed throughout the areas of modern-day Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Afghanistan and Pakistan and represent the first tangible evidence of Buddhism. The edicts describe in detail the Ashoka's view about dhamma, an earnest attempt to solve some of problems that a complex society faced. According to the edicts, the extent of Buddhist proselytism during this period reached as far as the Mediterranean, and many Buddhist monuments were created.

The Edicts are divided into:

Pillar Edicts

Major Rock Edicts: 14 Edicts (termed 1st to 14th) and 2 separate ones found in Odisha

Major Rock Inscriptions: Minor Rock Edicts, the Queen's Edict, Barabar Caves inscriptions and the Kandahar bilingual inscription.

Sanchi is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh,India.It is located in 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics. The original construction work of this stupa was overseen by Ashoka, whose wife Devi was the daughter of a merchant of nearby Vidisha. Sanchi was also her birthplace as well as the venue of her and Ashoka's wedding. In the 1st century BCE, four elaborately carved toranas (ornamental gateways) and a balustrade encircling the entire structure were added. The Sanchi Stupa built during Mauryan period was made of bricks. The complex flourished until the 11th century.

Dhananda was the last ruler of the Magadha Empire who was overthrown by the Maurya dynasty's founder, Chandragupta Maurya.

Chanakya was the minister of Magadha Empire who helped Chandragupta Maurya overthrow the last ruler of the empire.

Ashoka is known for his rock edicts that were spread across the Indian subcontinent. These edicts are inscriptions on rocks and pillars that contain his messages and teachings.

The Buddhist council held during the reign of Ashoka was the Third Buddhist Council. This council was held at Pataliputra, the capital of the Mauryan Empire, under the patronage of King Ashoka. The council was convened in order to resolve certain disputes within the Buddhist community regarding monastic discipline and the teachings of the Buddha. It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta-Tissa and attended by over 1,000 monks. The council is known for its role in the formalization of the Theravada Buddhist tradition, which continues to be the predominant Buddhist tradition in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia to this day.

Mahapadma Nanda was the first ruler of the Magadha Empire. He is believed to have established the Nanda dynasty and built a powerful empire in northern India.

. Although Ashoka is primarily known for his pacifist policies and promotion of Buddhism, he is also known to have led military campaigns in southern India