Ancient History PYQ 92 of 208 · Mauryan Empire

Who amongst the following Mauryan rulers conquered the Deccan?

  1. AAshoka
  2. BChandragupta
  3. CBindusara
  4. DKunala

46th BPSC (Pre) 2004

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Correct answer: (b) Chandragupta

Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya. Ashoka's only recorded conquest was Kalinga, and Bindusara is not remembered as a conqueror, so Jain and Tamil sources credit the Deccan campaign to Chandragupta.

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