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ABrother
BGrandson
CCousin
DTeacher
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Grandson
1. The dynasty passed down through the family.
2. Asoka was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya.
3. He conquered Kalinga and spread his dhamma.
_Source: syllabus History, Theme 2 'Kings, Farmers and Towns' (lehs102)_
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