BPSC 47th Exam Prelims 2005 Solved Paper

Question : 13 of 150

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Which dynasty did rule over Magadh after Nanda dynasty ?

Solution:

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan empire in

323 {BC}

. The Mauryan dynasty lasted till

184 {BC}

. Chandragupta was succeeded by his son Bindusara in

297 {BC}

. After Bindusar's death in 272 B.C, Ashoka, one of his many sons, seized power after putting his eldest brother to death.

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