Vidyalelo
History GK · Q45

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 45

Q45

Mauryan Dynasty was founded by

A.
Ashoka
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
Answer
C.
Pushyamitra
D.
Ajatasatru

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya, who had overthrown the Nanda Dynasty and rapidly expanded his power westward across central and western India in order to take advantage of the disruptions of local powers in the wake of the withdrawal by Alexander the Great 's armies.