Multiple choice Who is regarded as the “liberator and the first emperor of Bharata”? Samudra Gupta Dhana Nanda Mahapadma Nanda Chandragupta Maurya Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Chandragupta Maurya is credited with establishing the Mauryan Empire, the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent, often referred to as the first emperor of India.