Which of the following statement is correct about the Mauryan empire?

A) The Mauryan Empire was founded by Samudragupta Maurya.
B) Chandragupta Maurya was the grandfather of Asoka.
C) The Mauryan empire extended up to Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the northwest.
D) Chandragupta Maurya conquered Kalinga in 261 BC.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

B and C only

The correct answer is Option 2 - B and C only

Given statements:

A) The Mauryan Empire was founded by Samudragupta Maurya. (Incorrect)
B) Chandragupta Maurya was the grandfather of Asoka. (Correct)
C) The Mauryan empire extended up to Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the northwest. (Correct)
D) Chandragupta Maurya conquered Kalinga in 261 BC. (Incorrect)

The growth of Magadha culminated in the emergence of the Mauryan Empire. Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the empire (c. 321 BCE), extended control as far northwest as Afghanistan and Baluchistan, and his grandson Asoka, arguably the most famous ruler of early India, conquered Kalinga (present-day coastal Orissa).