10, Which of the following were regions that were under the control of the Mauryan emperors? [select all that apply] Group of answer choices A, Kalinga B, Sri Lanka C, Chola D, Magadha
10, Which of the following were regions that were under the control of the Mauryan emperors?
[select all that apply]
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Option A- Kalinga is correct. Mauryan Emperor Ashoka annexed Kalinga in the 3rd century BCE. After winning the war, Ashoka seeing the violence and bloodshed gave up conquest and adopted Buddhism.
Option B- Sri Lanka is not correct. The Mauryan ruler Ashoka sent various Buddhist missions to Sri Lanka, whose king Tissa adopted the Buddhist ideals.
Option C- Chola is not correct. Vijayalaya founded the Chola Empire by defeating the Pallavas. The Cholas continued to rule for more than 1,500 years and formed an essential part of southern Asia.
Option D- Magadha is not correct. Magadha formed one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas. The Mauryan and the Gupta empire originated in Magadha.
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