What was the chief judicial officer called?
maha-danda-nayaka.
HISTORY
Who was Harshavardhana?
Harshavardhana became the ruler of Thanesar after both his father arid elder brother died. He took over the kingdom of Kanauj after his brother-in-law was killed by the ruler of Bengal. Harsha led an army against the ruler of Bengal. He got success in the east and conquered both Magadha and Bengal.
What changes do you find in the Army at the time of new empires and kingdoms?
The changes that can be found in the army of this time are: Kings maintained a well-organised army, with elephants, chariots, cavalry and foot soldiers. They had an advanced range of weapons. There were military leaders who provided the king with troops whenever he needed them.
Who was Ashoka’s wife?
padmavati.
Which Varna is most powerful?
Brahmans are at the top in Varna hierarchy. Main castes of this Varna are those of priests, teachers, custodians of social ritual practices and arbiter of correct social and moral behaviour.
How were Chandragupta and Asoka different?
Chandragupta, the founder of the empire was a follower of Jainism. Most of his successors embraced Buddhism, and Ashoka is historically famous for his unquestioned faith in Buddhism. Ashoka embraced Buddhism out of remorse from the grueling experience of the great Kalinga war.
Who annexed Kalinga?
Kalinga was annexed by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE after the Kalinga War.
What is the religion of Ashoka?
upset with his violent conquests that killed hundreds of thousands, the Indian king Ashoka embraced Buddhism and treated his subjects humanely. Emperor Ashoka is credited with remaking the Mauyran Dynasty from a war machine into a society of tolerance and nonviolence, based on Buddhism.
Who defeated Ashoka?
Maurya Empire Kalinga Commanders and leaders Ashoka Maha Padmanabha Strength
What made Ashoka converted to Buddhism?
After Ashoka’s successful but devastating conquest of Kalinga early in his rule, he converted to Buddhism and was inspired by its doctrine of dharma. Thereafter, he ruled his empire through peace and tolerance and focused on public works and building up the empire rather than expanding it.