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Q: Which was the first empire in ancient India to use elephants in its war on a large scale?
  • A. Shunga
  • B. Chola
  • C. Kushans
  • D. Magadha
Correct Answer: Option D - Magadha Kingdom was the first ancient kingdom to use elephants in the war. King Bimbisara (C. 544–C.492 BCE), who began the expansion of the Magadhan Kingdom, relied heavily on his war elephants. Chandragupta Maurya (321–297 BCE), had about 9000 elephants.
D. Magadha Kingdom was the first ancient kingdom to use elephants in the war. King Bimbisara (C. 544–C.492 BCE), who began the expansion of the Magadhan Kingdom, relied heavily on his war elephants. Chandragupta Maurya (321–297 BCE), had about 9000 elephants.

Explanations:

Magadha Kingdom was the first ancient kingdom to use elephants in the war. King Bimbisara (C. 544–C.492 BCE), who began the expansion of the Magadhan Kingdom, relied heavily on his war elephants. Chandragupta Maurya (321–297 BCE), had about 9000 elephants.