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_________ was the capital of the huge Mauryan empire.

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Taxila
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Sarnath
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Tosali
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Pataliputra
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Solution

The correct option is D Pataliputra
Pataliputra was the capital of the huge Mauryan empire. It had 570 towers and 64 gates. Houses in Pataliputra were built using wood and mud brick. The "Indica" written by Megasthenes marvels the beauty and the administrative system of Pataliputra.

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