Chandragupta was succeeded by which of the following rulers, who ruled between 297 and 273 BCE?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Bindusara

• Bindusara, the son of Chandragupta Maurya, succeeded him as the second Maurya Emperor.

• Bindusara ruled from 297 BCE to 273 BCE, following Chandragupta’s abdication and renunciation of the throne to become a monk.

• Bindusara is known for consolidating the Mauryan Empire, expanding its territories significantly and strengthening its political and military structure.

• His reign marked a continuation of the policies established by his father, but Bindusara did not expand the empire as extensively as Chandragupta. However, he is notable for having maintained control over a vast region of India.

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• Chandragupta Maurya:

• The founder of the Maurya Empire, Chandragupta ruled from c. 321 BCE to 297 BCE.

• He is known for unifying most of the Indian subcontinent under his rule and establishing a strong central government.

• Bindusara:

• Bindusara’s rule extended the Maurya Empire’s borders further, reaching as far south as Deccan Plateau.

• He was also known by the title "Amitraghata", meaning "slayer of enemies".

• Bindusara had a significant influence on the empire's administration and military strength.

• Ashoka:

• Ashoka, Bindusara's son, became one of the most famous Mauryan emperors, ruling from 273 BCE to 232 BCE.

• Ashoka is particularly remembered for embracing Buddhism and promoting peace and non-violence across his empire after the Kalinga War.

• Samprati:

• Samprati was another Mauryan ruler, but he ruled after Bindusara and Ashoka.

• His reign was not as historically significant as his predecessors.