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Which empire would emerge following the collapse of the Maurya?

  1. Gupta

  2. Kalinga

  3. Ganges

  4. Patna
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Following the decline and collapse of the Maurya Empire, regional dynasties ruled until the Gupta Empire rose in the 4th century CE to once again unify much of northern India. In standard historical timelines, the Gupta Empire is studied as the next major pan-Indian empire.

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