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Question : The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at

Option 1: Pataliputra

Option 2: Vaishali

Option 3: Lumbini

Option 4: Gaya


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Correct Answer: Pataliputra


Solution : The correct answer is Patliputra .

The Mauryan empire's capital was Pataliputra, an ancient city of Patna in Bihar. Under Ashoka and Chandragupta Maurya, it attained its height of prosperity. Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador, left a detailed account of its splendour. Ajatashatru, the ruler of Magadha, constructed Pataliputra for the first time in 490 BC.

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