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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q25

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Who among the following was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 2 i.e.Chandragupta Maurya.

  • Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire (reigned c. 321- c. 297 BCE) and became the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration. 
  • He is credited with saving the country from maladministration and freeing it from foreign domination. Chandragupta's chief minister Kautilya, sometimes called Chanakya, advised Chandragupta and contributed to the empire's legacy.
  • The Mauryan Empire was the first pan-Indian empire that covered most of the Indian region, spanning across central and  northern India as well as over parts of modern day Iran.