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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Which of the following regions was not included in Ashoka’s empire?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The far south beyond Karnataka and parts of Tamil Nadu remained outside Mauryan control.
Final Answer: Option C — Tamil Nadu (southern tip)