Chandragupta Maurya was born in

A. 340 BC

B. 563 BC

C. 189 BC

D. 99 BC

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Chandragupta Maurya was born in 340 BC in Pataliputra, in modern-day Bihar. His background is, however, uncertain. Some claim that he was born to a Nanda prince and his maid-servant, Mura, from the Shudra caste, while others state that he belonged to the Moriya tribe of Peacock-tamers.