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______ founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE
Chandragupta Maurya
During ______, the Maurya Empire briefly controlled the major urban hubs and arteries of the Indian subcontinent excepting the deep south
Ashoka's rule
The capital city of the Maurya Empire was located at ______, modern Patna
Pataliputra
The Maurya Empire declined for about 50 years after Ashoka's rule, and dissolved in 185 BCE with the assassination of ______ by Pushyamitra Shunga
Brihadratha
Chandragupta Maurya raised an army, with the assistance of ______, author of the Arthashastra, and overthrew the Nanda Empire
Chanakya
Test your knowledge of the ancient Maurya Empire with this quiz. Explore the history, rulers, and achievements of this influential Iron Age power in South Asia.
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