Chandragupta Maurya overthrew which of the following dynasties of ancient India to establish the Mauryan empire?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) Nanda
Explanation:
· Chandragupta Maurya, with the guidance of Chanakya, overthrew Dhanananda, the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty, around 321 BCE.
· This marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire, India’s first large-scale empire.
Information Booster:
· Nanda dynasty was known for its wealth and large standing army.
· Dhanananda’s unpopularity contributed to his fall.
· Mauryan Empire capital: Pataliputra.
· Chandragupta later embraced Jainism and abdicated the throne.
· Mauryan rule expanded under Ashoka, Chandragupta’s grandson.
Additional Information:
· Haryanka: Ruled earlier; famous ruler: Bimbisara.
· Sunga: Came after Mauryas; Pushyamitra Sunga was the founder.
· Shishunaga: Predecessors to Nandas, known for administrative reforms.