Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Who was the founder of the dynasty which Ashoka-The Great took forward?

Options:

Bindusara

Chandragupta Maurya

Samudragupta

Harshvardhana

Correct Answer:

Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Chandragupta Maurya

  • Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty, which Ashoka the Great later expanded.

  • He established the empire with the help of his advisor Chanakya (Kautilya) in the 4th century BCE.