In which city was the Maurya Empire gained control of the islands during the 3rd century BCE and tra...........

Maharashtra History

In which city was the Maurya Empire gained control of the islands during the 3rd century BCE and transformed it into a centre of Buddhist culture and religion?

Mumbai

Nashik

Pune

Amravati

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Explanation:

Human habitation of Mumbai existed since the Stone Age, the Kolis and Aagri(a Marathi fishing community) were the earliest known settlers of the islands. The Maurya Empire gained control of the islands during the 3rd century BCE and transformed it into a centre of Buddhist culture and religion. Later, between the 2nd century BCE and 9th century BCE, the islands came under the control of successive indigenous dynasties: Satavahanas, Abhiras, Vakatakas, Kalachuris, Konkan Mauryas, Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas, before being ruled by the Silharas from 810 to 1260.