Q38
History of IndiaMauryan Empire
The first ruler of the Maurya Dynasty was
- a.Chandra Gupta Maurya
- b.Bimbisara
- c.Kanishka
- d.Megasthanes
Answer: (A) Chandra Gupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya dynasty around 321 BC by overthrowing the Nandas with the help of Chanakya (Kautilya). Bimbisara belonged to the earlier Haryanka dynasty of Magadha. Kanishka was a Kushana king. Megasthenes was not a ruler at all but the Greek ambassador of Seleucus Nicator at Chandragupta's court.