Kings, Farmers and Towns Test - 2

In Ancient India, a shreni was an association of traders, merchants, and artisans. Generally, a separate shreni existed for a particular group of persons engaged in the same vocation or activity. Shrenis have sometimes been compared with the guilds.

Ashoka appointed officials known as Dhamma Mahamatta. They travelled to different places in the empire and preached Dhamma to the subjects.

Ashoka the Great (r. 268-232 BCE) was the third king of the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE) best known for his renunciation of war, development of the concept of dhamma (pious social conduct), and promotion of Buddhism as well as his effective reign of a nearly pan-Indian political entity.

Rajagaha, also known as Rajgir, was the first capital of Magadha. Situated in present-day Bihar, India, Rajagaha was strategically located amidst hills, providing natural defenses against invasions. It served as the capital during the early period of Magadha's history, before it was later shifted to Pataliputra.

King Ashoka is considered 'Devanampiya' or 'Piyadassi' by his subjects primarily because he worked for the welfare and well-being of society through the propagation of Dhamma (Buddhist principles). Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism led him to adopt policies of non-violence, religious tolerance, and compassion towards all living beings. He promoted moral and ethical conduct, social justice, and the welfare of his people. These actions endeared him to his subjects and earned him the epithets 'Devanampiya' (Beloved of the Gods) and 'Piyadassi' (He who looks lovingly on his subjects).

Periplus is a Greek word meaning sailing around. 

The first gold coins were issued in the first century CE by the Kushanas.

Ashoka was one of the greatest rulers known to history and on his instructions, inscriptions were carved on pillars, as well as on rock surfaces. The Kalinga War was a war fought between the Mauryan Empire (Ashoka) and the state of Kalinga in 261 B.C. Dhamma is a set of edicts that formed a policy of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.

The Gandatindu Jataka is a collection of stories from the Jataka tales, which are a part of the Buddhist literature. These tales narrate the past lives of Gautama Buddha, often conveying moral lessons. In the Gandatindu Jataka, one of the stories describes the suffering of various subjects under the rule of a wicked king, including elderly women and men, cultivators, herders, village boys, and even animals.

In ancient Indian society, a Gahapati was the owner, master, or head of a household. The term "Gahapati" literally means "lord of the house" or "master of the household." Gahapatis were typically wealthy landowners or householders who held significant social and economic status within their communities. They were responsible for managing their households, including overseeing agricultural activities, trade, and other economic affairs.