UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    The earliest epigraphic reference to Chandragupta Mauiya is found in the

    A)  Barabar cave inscription of Ashoka

    B)  Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela

    C)  Junagarh Rock Edict of Ashoka

    D)  Junagarh Rock inscription of Rudradaman

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The Junagarh inscription gives the information about the Sudharshan Lake that the lake was an artificial reservoir, was built by the Mamyanemperor (Chandra Gupta Mauiya) for checking floods. Around 150 AD, the lake was repaired by the Shaka ruler Rudradaman and, it was again repaired under die Skandgupta's reign (415AD- 455AD) by his governor Parnadatta.


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