The ______ empire was the first pan-Indian empire that covered most of the Indian subcontinent.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mauryan.
- The Mauryan Empire, was formed around 321 B.C.E. and ended in 185 B.C.E.
- It was the first pan-Indian empire, an empire that covered most of the Indian region. It spanned across central and northern India as well as over parts of modern-day Iran.
- The third Mauryan emperor, Ashoka (r. ca. 273–232 B.C.), is one of the most famous rulers in Indian history.