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History GK · Q166

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 166

Q166

Who of the following was a contemporary of Alexander the Great?

A.
Bimbisara
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
Answer
C.
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