Multiple choice

Emperor Ashoka belonged to which of the following dynasties?

  1. Ikshvaku

  2. Maurya

  3. Gupta

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Ashoka belonged to the Maurya dynasty, founded by Chandragupta Maurya. The Maurya Empire (322-185 BCE) was one of India's largest and most powerful empires. Ikshvaku and Gupta were different dynasties that ruled in other periods.

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