Q166
Who of the following was a contemporary of Alexander the Great?
A.
Bimbisara
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
AnswerC.
Ashoka
D.
Pushyamitra Sunga
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Chandragupta Maurya (ruled 322 B.C.E. – 298 B.C.E.) was the founder of the Mauryan Empire. He is widely considered to be the first great emperor of India. In 305 he successfully defeated Alexander's successors in India