Question

The Maurya Empire was established in Magadha, which is presently day called as _______.
1. West Bangal
2. Punjab
3. Bihar
4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Bihar

The correct answer is Bihar.

• In the fourth century BCE, the Magadha capital was shifted to Pataliputra, present-day Patna, Bihar, commanding routes of communication along the Ganga. 
• The growth of Magadha culminated in the emergence of the Mauryan Empire.
• Bimbisara was the first king of Magadha.

• Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the Mauryan empire (c. 321 BCE), extended control as far northwest as Afghanistan and Baluchistan, and his grandson Asoka, arguably the most famous ruler of early India, conquered Kalinga (present-day coastal Orissa).
• Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha during Bimbisara’s time. 
• The three great rules of the Mauryan Empire were
  • Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and king Ashoka.