Multiple choice When and by whom the Maurya empire was founded? 365 BC - Salisuka 322 BC - Chandragupta Maurya 202 BC - Devavarman 273 BC - Ashoka - The Great Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya with guidance from his advisor Chanakya (Kautilya). This followed the invasion of Alexander the Great and the Nanda dynasty's decline.