alleryStart learning →The Mauryan Empire was founded by:
AChandragupta Maurya
BHarsha of Kanauj
CKanishka of Kushana
DSamudragupta of Gupta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Chandragupta Maurya
1. The growth of Magadha ended in the rise of a great empire.
2. Chandragupta Maurya founded it around 321 BCE.
3. His control reached as far northwest as Afghanistan.
_Source: syllabus History, Theme 2 'Kings, Farmers and Towns' (lehs102)_
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