Question

Who was Chadragupta Maurya? A. He founded the Gupta empire through exterminating small kingdoms in northern India. B. He founded the Maurya empire through uniting all the kingdoms. C. He won the Battle of Kalinga through ruthless acts of violence. D. He brought Buddhism to India through building stupas.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) He founded the Maurya empire through uniting all the kingdoms.

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire, he lived from 340-298 and was a member of the warrior caste. Before him India was composed by small independent states, he began to unite India for the first time in history. He voluntarily abdicated the throne in 298 in favor of his son Bindusara.

Answer 2

B. He founded the Maurya empire through uniting all the kingdoms.

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire when he unified the majority of Indian Territory, dominating the north part and creating the Great Indian Empire; which extended after by his family. For this achievement, Maurya is considered the first authentic Indian Emperor.