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SSC MTS & Havaldar 2024 · Question 35 of 76

Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty?

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  3. CChandragupta MauryaCorrect
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Answer: C. Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation

The founder of the Mauryan dynasty was Chandragupta Maurya. He established the Maurya Empire around 321 BCE after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty. Chandragupta united much of the Indian subcontinent under his rule, which extended from the northwestern regions (modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan) to the central and eastern parts of India. His reign marked the beginning of one of the largest and most powerful empires in Indian history.

Source: SSC MTS 2024 (30-Sep-2024 Shift 1) solved paper with key+explanations, via oswaal360.com · reliable-secondary

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