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Which city served as the capital of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 6 · History · Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic
  1. Pataliputra
  2. Indraprastha
  3. Taxila
  4. Varanasi
Answer
Pataliputra

The correct answer is Pataliputra — Therefore the capital was Pataliputra.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire.
  2. The empire’s administrative hub was a major urban centre.
  3. Pataliputra was the central location for imperial administration.
  4. Therefore the capital was Pataliputra.
Common mistake: Confusing the capital with Indraprastha or other cities

Concept tested: Capital of Mauryan Empire

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