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936. Ashokas invasion of Kalinga resulted in
A. peaceful relations with Kalinga.
B. the development of peace and non-violence as state policy.
C. wealth and prosperity of Mauryan empire.
D. victory to the policy of war and territorial conquests.
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937. The Council of the Nice Gems is associated with
A. Ballala Sena
B. Harshavardhana
C. Chandragupta II
D. Devapala
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938. The earliest example of a land grant is provided by an inscription of
A. the Guptas
B. the Mauryas
C. the Satavahanas
D. the Mahameghavahanas
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939. At which Harappan site have traces of a horse been found ?
A. Lothal
B. Suktagen Dor
C. Kalibangan
D. Surkotda
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940. Which of the following was one of the ingredients of Middle Path advocated by Buddha ?
A. Abandonment of killing
B. Righ effort
C. Speak no falsehood
D. Giving up hankering for wealth
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