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Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
AChandragupta Maurya
BAshoka
CChanakya
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CBSEClass 7 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 5 · Topic 1
The Rise of the Mauryan Empire
The Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya around 321 BCE, became one of ancient India's largest and most powerful empires.
Core concept
Chandragupta Maurya, guided by his advisor Chanakya (also known as Kautilya), unified much of the Indian subcontinent under Mauryan rule.
How it works
The Mauryan Empire had a well-organised administration, with the empire divided into provinces, each managed by governors reporting to the emperor.
Why it matters
Chandragupta's grandson, Ashoka, later expanded the empire further and became one of India's most famous rulers, known for his eventual embrace of Buddhism and non-violence.
Key detail
The Mauryan Empire's administrative systems, trade networks, and cultural achievements had a lasting influence on later Indian history and governance.
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• Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire around 321 BCE.
• Chanakya (Kautilya) was Chandragupta's advisor.
• The empire was divided into provinces with governors.
• Ashoka was Chandragupta's grandson.
• Ashoka expanded the empire and later embraced Buddhism.
• Ashoka became known for promoting non-violence.
• Mauryan administration was well-organised.
• The empire influenced later Indian history and governance.