HPAS · General Studies (Paper I)
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
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The Second Buddhist Council was held at which place during the reign of Kalasoka?
Q2 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
Which among the following inscriptions mentions both Ashoka and his grandson Dasaratha?
Q3 · Ancient India · HARD
The Allahabad Pillar inscription, also known as Prayaga Prashasti, was composed by which court poet?