Multiple choice

Deccan area was first conquered by _____.

  1. Taranath

  2. Pushyaguptha

  3. Kautilya

  4. Bindusara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bindusara, Ashoka's father and Chandragupta's successor, is credited with expanding Mauryan control into the Deccan region. Historical sources like the Mahavamsa note that Bindusara conquered several southern kingdoms ('all except the land of the Cholas, Pandyas, and Keralas'). This established Mauryan presence beyond the Vindhya ranges into peninsular India.

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