Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chandragupta Maurya.
The founder of the Mauryan dynasty was Chandragupta Maurya. He established the dynasty around 321 BCE with the guidance of his advisor, Chanakya (also known as Kautilya). Chandragupta successfully overthrew the Nanda dynasty and united most of the Indian subcontinent under a central rule for the first time. His empire extended from present-day Afghanistan to Bengal. The Mauryan Empire became one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India, laying the foundation for future political unity and governance.