Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Ashoka was the son of which of the following King?

Options:

Bimbisara

Bindusara

Chandragupta Maurya

Ajatshatru

Correct Answer:

Bindusara

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Bindusara

Ashoka was the son of Bindusara, the second emperor of the Mauryan dynasty.

Bindusara was a powerful ruler, and he expanded the Mauryan Empire to include parts of South India. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences.

Ashoka was the first of Bindusara's sons to become emperor. He was a brilliant and compassionate ruler, and he is considered to be one of the greatest emperors in Indian history.

The other options are incorrect. Bimbisara was the king of Magadha in the 6th century BC. He was a contemporary of the Buddha. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty. Ajatshatru was the son of Bimbisara and the successor to the throne of Magadha.