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Q: Who among the following ascended the throne of the Maurya Empire after the death of Chandragupta Maurya?
  • A. Ashoka
  • B. Bindusara
  • C. Dasharatha
  • D. Chandragupta -II
Correct Answer: Option B - Chandragupta Maurya successfully unified the Indian subcontinent under an empire. Chandragupta ruled from 324 to 297 BCE before voluntarily giving the throne up to his son, Bindusara, who ruled from 297 BCE until his death in 272 BCE.
B. Chandragupta Maurya successfully unified the Indian subcontinent under an empire. Chandragupta ruled from 324 to 297 BCE before voluntarily giving the throne up to his son, Bindusara, who ruled from 297 BCE until his death in 272 BCE.

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Chandragupta Maurya successfully unified the Indian subcontinent under an empire. Chandragupta ruled from 324 to 297 BCE before voluntarily giving the throne up to his son, Bindusara, who ruled from 297 BCE until his death in 272 BCE.