Multiple choice

The first great Empire in India was the

  1. Gandhara Empire

  2. Avanti Empire

  3. Kuru Empire

  4. Magadha Empire
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Explanation

The Magadha Empire (circa 6th century BCE) was the first great empire in India, with capitals at Rajgriha and later Pataliputra. It was founded by kings like Bimbisara and Ajatashatru. The Maurya Empire later emerged from Magadha. Gandhara, Avanti, and Kuru were mahajanapadas but not the first great empire.

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