Arrange the following major developments in a chronological order.

A. Beginning of Gupta rule.
B. Vakatakas in the Deccan.
C. Invasion of Alexander of Macedonia.
D. End of the Mauryan Empire.
E. Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas in South India.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

C, D, E, A, B

The correct answer is Option (2) → C, D, E, A, B

C. c. 327-325 BCE: Invasion of Alexander of Macedonia.
D. c. 185 BCE: End of the Mauryan Empire.
E. c. 200 - 100 BCE: Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas in South India.
A. c. 320 CE: Beginning of Gupta rule.
B. c. 375-415 CE: Vakatakas in the Deccan.