Describe the impact and hold of the Mauryans over Rajasthan.

1.	Describe the impact and hold of the Mauryans over Rajasthan.
Answer» The Mauryans’ impact and hold over Rajasthan is justified by the following reference: 1. Ashoka’s Bairath rock inscription and the temple built by his heir Kunan’s son, Samprati. 2. Chittor fort and Chitrang ponds were constructed by the Mauryan king, Chitrang as described in Kumarpal Prabandh and other Jain scriptures. 3. Four names, i.e. Maheshwar, Bheem, Bhoj and Maan have been found inscribed on the Mansarovar pond at a little distance from Chittor, by Col. Tod. 4. A rock inscription found in the Shivalaya of Kansava near Kota, bears Maurya dynasty king Dhawal’s name.

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The Mauryans’ impact and hold over Rajasthan is justified by the following reference:

1. Ashoka’s Bairath rock inscription and the temple built by his heir Kunan’s son, Samprati.

2. Chittor fort and Chitrang ponds were constructed by the Mauryan king, Chitrang as described in Kumarpal Prabandh and other Jain scriptures.

3. Four names, i.e. Maheshwar, Bheem, Bhoj and Maan have been found inscribed on the Mansarovar pond at a little distance from Chittor, by Col. Tod.

4. A rock inscription found in the Shivalaya of Kansava near Kota, bears Maurya dynasty king Dhawal’s name.

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