Multiple choice general knowledge

Known as the "philosopher king", Asoka was the emperer of the Maurya empire as of 268 BC. What was his relationship to Chandragupta, the original founder of the empire?

  1. Grandson

  2. Nephew

  3. Son

  4. Son-in-law
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Explanation

Asoka (also spelled Ashoka) was indeed the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire. Asoka ruled from 268-232 BCE and was the third Mauryan ruler, after Chandragupta and his son Bindusara. Asoka is famous for his Kalinga war (261 BCE) and subsequent conversion to Buddhism.

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