Multiple choice

In which year was the Mauryan empire founded by Chandragupta Maurya?

  1. 322 BC

  2. 326 BC

  3. 320 BC

  4. 341 BC

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Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire in 322 BC after exploiting the power vacuum left by Alexander's departure from northwest India. He defeated the Nanda dynasty and established one of India's greatest empires with the help of his advisor Chanakya (Kautilya).