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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 28

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

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The capital of the Mauryan empire was ____________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Pataliputra.

  • Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire, one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India, existing from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE.  Pataliputra was located near the confluence of the Ganges, Son, and Gandak rivers, in present-day Bihar, India. Its strategic location made it a significant trade and administrative center.
  • Pataliputra played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism. Ashoka, a prominent Mauryan emperor, promoted Buddhism and established many stupas and monasteries in and around the city.