SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 120

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q120

Chandragupta Maurya’s capital was:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 2  i.e.  Pataliputra.

Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India, established his capital at Pataliputra. Located near the confluence of the Ganges and Son rivers, Pataliputra was a strategic and prosperous city. It served as the political and administrative center of the Mauryan Empire, which was one of the largest empires in Indian history. The city was known for its impressive fortifications, palaces, and administrative buildings. Under Chandragupta's rule, Pataliputra flourished as a hub of commerce, culture, and governance, laying the foundation for a strong and centralized empire that continued under his successors, including Emperor Ashoka.