Chandragupta Maurya’s capital was:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Pataliputra
· Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya.
· Located near modern-day Patna in Bihar.
· It became one of the largest and richest cities of ancient India.
· Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador, described it in Indica.
· The city had advanced fortifications, drainage, and administration.
· It was also capital under Ashoka and other Mauryan rulers.
Information Booster:
• Founded near the Ganga River.
• Major center of learning and governance.
• Flourished under Chandragupta and Ashoka.
• Mentioned by Kautilya (Chanakya) in Arthashastra.
• Site of Ashoka’s edicts and Buddhist councils.
• Later served as capital for Guptas as well.
Additional Information:
• Nalanda – Renowned ancient university, not a capital.
• Magadha – A Mahajanapada (region), not a city.
• Vaishali – Ancient city of Lichchhavis, capital of Vajji confederacy.