The founder of the Maurya dynasty was ........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Mauryan and Post Maurayan

The founder of the Maurya dynasty was:

Ashoka, the Great

Chandragupta Maurya

Vikramaditya

None off the above

- Option 1: Ashoka, the Great

- Ashoka was a notable ruler of the Maurya dynasty but not its founder.

- He was the grandson of the founder, Chandragupta Maurya.

- Famous for spreading Buddhism and his edicts.

- Option 2: Chandragupta Maurya

- He founded the Maurya dynasty in 321 BCE.

- He established a vast empire in ancient India.

- Known for unifying most of the Indian subcontinent.

- Option 3: Vikramaditya

- Vikramaditya is a legendary emperor, not related to the Maurya dynasty.

- Often considered a mythical figure, associated with prosperity and justice in later periods.

- Option 4: None of the Above

- Incorrect, as Chandragupta Maurya is the correct founder.

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