Multiple choice

Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?

  1. Maurya

  2. Gupta

  3. Kushan

  4. Kanva
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Explanation

The Maurya Dynasty (322-185 BCE) is the oldest among the options, founded by Chandragupta Maurya after overthrowing the Nanda Empire. The Kushan Empire (1st-3rd century CE), Gupta Empire (4th-6th century CE), and Kanva Dynasty (71-26 BCE) all came later. The Mauryas represent India's first major empire spanning most of the subcontinent.

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