Mauryan Dynasty was founded by

A. Ashoka

B. Chandragupta Maurya

C. Pushyamitra

D. Ajatasatru

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya, who had overthrown the Nanda Dynasty and rapidly expanded his power westward across central and western India in order to take advantage of the disruptions of local powers in the wake of the withdrawal by Alexander the Great 's armies.