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Q: Chandra Gupta's son ___ was the second ruler to sit on the throne of the Mauryan Empire.
  • A. Dhananand
  • B. Ashoka
  • C. Bimbisara
  • D. Bindusara
Correct Answer: Option D - Bindusara, son of Chandragupta (298 BC to 273 BC) of Mauryan Empire was the second ruler to sit on the throne of the Mauryan Empire. Bindusara was a follower of the Ajivak sect, In Vayupuranas, he is called Bhadrasar. Bindusara is also known as Amitraghata. Greek ambassador Deimachus came to his court. Buddhist scholar Taranath has described him as the winner of 10 states.
D. Bindusara, son of Chandragupta (298 BC to 273 BC) of Mauryan Empire was the second ruler to sit on the throne of the Mauryan Empire. Bindusara was a follower of the Ajivak sect, In Vayupuranas, he is called Bhadrasar. Bindusara is also known as Amitraghata. Greek ambassador Deimachus came to his court. Buddhist scholar Taranath has described him as the winner of 10 states.

Explanations:

Bindusara, son of Chandragupta (298 BC to 273 BC) of Mauryan Empire was the second ruler to sit on the throne of the Mauryan Empire. Bindusara was a follower of the Ajivak sect, In Vayupuranas, he is called Bhadrasar. Bindusara is also known as Amitraghata. Greek ambassador Deimachus came to his court. Buddhist scholar Taranath has described him as the winner of 10 states.