Question

The Mauryan empire established its foothold in India in _______.

• A. 321 B.C.E
• B. 421 B.C.E
• C. 521 B.C.E
• D. 621 B.C.E

Answer 1

The correct option is A 321 B.C.E

Chandragupta Maurya with the help of his mentor Chanakya conquered many weak kingdoms and grew powerful. Chandragupta Maurya defeated Dhana Nanda to become the king of the Mauryan Empire in 321 B.C.E., thus establishing the Mauryan empire in India.