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Q1. Who founded the Mauryan Empire in the 4th century BCE?
Bindusara
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Pushyamitra Shunga
Correct Answer:
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire around 321 BCE after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty with the assistance of Chanakya.
Q2. Who is traditionally regarded as the principal adviser and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya?
Patanjali
Panini
Kautilya
Megasthenes
Correct Answer:
Kautilya
Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, is traditionally regarded as Chandragupta Maurya's adviser. He is associated with the Arthashastra, a major treatise on statecraft.
Q3. Which dynasty was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya to establish Mauryan rule in Magadha?
Haryanka
Shishunaga
Nanda
Kanva
Correct Answer:
Nanda
Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda dynasty, whose last ruler is traditionally identified as Dhana Nanda, and established Mauryan authority over Magadha.
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