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Which of the following rulers founded the Maurya Empire?

1. Bindusara
2. Ashoka
3. Chandragupta Maurya
4. Bimbisara

Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Solution

The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya with the guidance of Chanakya. Bindusara and Ashoka were later Mauryan rulers, while Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. Hence, Chandragupta Maurya is correct.

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