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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

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Who founded the Maurya dynasty after defeating Dhanananda?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • Chandragupta Maurya defeated Dhana Nanda with the help of Chanakya in 322 BCE and founded the Mauryan Dynasty.
  • The Maurya Empire had its capital at Pataliputra, modern Patna.