Who among the following founded the Mauryan Empire in 322 BCE?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Chandragupta Maurya.
The Mauryan Empire was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya with the guidance of his mentor and strategist Chanakya (Kautilya). After overthrowing the Nanda dynasty, Chandragupta established a vast empire that became the first major political unification of most of India. Under his rule, the empire expanded rapidly, with Pataliputra as its capital. This foundation laid the groundwork for a strong centralized administration, which later flourished under his successors, especially Emperor Ashoka, making the Mauryan Empire historically significant.