Who among the following was defeated by Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Seleucus Nicator.
• He was one of Alexander the Great's generals and later established the Seleucid Empire. Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator around 305 BCE.
• Treaty: Following the defeat, a treaty was signed, and Seleucus Nicator ceded territories in present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India to Chandragupta. In return, Seleucus received 500 war elephants.
• This victory also led to a marital alliance between the Mauryan and Seleucid empires, further strengthening their relationship.
Facts to Remember:
• Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire in 322 BCE, which became one of the largest empires in Indian history.
• Kautilya (Chanakya), his mentor and advisor, authored the ancient Indian political treatise, Arthashastra, which outlines strategies for governance and administration.
• The capital of the Mauryan Empire was Pataliputra (modern-day Patna).
• Chandragupta first gained control over the Magadha region, which was then ruled by the Nanda dynasty.