Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan dynasty in Magadha in $321$ BCE with the help of his minister Chanakya's intelligence. Which dynasty did he defeat and conquer?

Gupta

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Nanda

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Kakatiya

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Chalukya

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Solution

The correct option is D Nanda
Chandragupta Maurya was the first emperor of the Maurya Empire. He defeated the Nandas and founded this empire in 324 BC.
Dhana nanda, the last Nanda ruler was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya along with Chanakya, which led to the foundations of the Maurya Empire in Magadha.

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