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Q. |
Bindusara sent Asoka to quell the rebellion in - |
A. | Swarnagiri |
B. | Taxila |
C. | Ujjain |
D. | Tosali |
Answer» C. Ujjain | |
Explanation: Because of his reputation as a frightening warrior and a heartless general, Ashoka was sent by Bin dusara to curb the riots in the Avanti province (Uijain) of the Mauryan empire. The Buddhist text Divyavadana talks of Ashoka putting down a revolt due to activities of wicked ministers. He was twice to paci the Taxilans. |
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