INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the reign of Bind Sara there was unrest at
A
Pushkalavati
B
Takshasila
C
Ujjayani
D
Rajagriha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the reign of Bindusara the people of Taxila rose against the Magadha empire to quell that agitation Bindusara sent Ashoka at Taxila. Upon the civil unrest in the kingdom, Nanda resigned and disappeared into exile.

Detailed explanation-2: -Takshashila revolt Ashokavadana states that Bindusara sent Ashoka to lay siege to Takshashila.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ashoka Reign And he suppressed and crushed many rebellions during his young age following his father’s advice and also waged many when he sat on the throne. Ashoka was always an excellent commander, and he took charge of suppressing the rebellion against his empire in Ujjain and Takshashila.

Detailed explanation-4: -A revolt of the people of Taxila broke out at that time for the misdeeds of the wicked officers which Susima failed to suppress. Thereupon, the Emperor sent Asoka to Taxila to suppress it which he did. Asoka thus served as the viceroy of Taxila after serving as the viceroy in Ujjayini.

Detailed explanation-5: -Q. Bindusara sent Asoka to quell rebellion in which region? Notes: Because of his reputation as a frightening warrior and a heartless general, Ashoka was sent by Bindusara to curb the riots in the Avanti province (Ujjain) of the Mauryan empire.

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