Question

When did Chandragupta Maurya build dams and irrigation systems?

• A. 2nd century BCE
• B. 4th century BCE
• C. 3rd century BCE
• D. 1st century BCE

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3rd century BCE

Lakes, dams and irrigation systems were extensively built during the time of Chandragupta Maurya around the 3rd century BCE. Similarly, in the first century BCE, the city of Sringaverapura near Allahabad had a sophisticated water harvesting system to channel the flood waters of river Ganga.