Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of these facts about Chandragupta is true?

  1. He called his people children.

  2. He converted to Buddhism and rejected war.

  3. He trained women to protect his palace.

  4. He had stone pillars set up through India with Buddhist inscriptions on them.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya was known to have a special armed force of women to protect his palace. This unique practice distinguished his rule from other ancient kings. Options A, B, and D refer to Asoka's characteristics: calling subjects 'children', converting to Buddhism after Kalinga war, and setting up stone pillars with edicts respectively.

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