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The Maurya dynasty was founded in 322 BCE by —

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The founder of the Mauryan Empire was Chandragupta Maurya. He created a large imperial state centred on Magadha and established the dynasty later ruled by Bindusara and Ashoka. Bindusara was Chandragupta’s successor, Ashoka was the best-known later emperor, and Brihadratha was the last Mauryan king, so each is chronologically unsuitable as founder.

AAshoka
BChanakya
CChandragupta Maurya
DBindusara
Correct Answer: Chandragupta MauryaYour Answer: C

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Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya. The founder of the Mauryan Empire was Chandragupta Maurya. He created a large imperial state centred on Magadha and established the dynasty later ruled by Bindusara and Ashoka. Bindusara was Chandragupta’s successor, Ashoka was the best-known later emperor, and Brihadratha was the last Mauryan king, so each is chronologically unsuitable as founder.

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