How did Chandragupta create the first Indian empire?

A) He waged wars to conquer vast territories.

B) He won supporters over a large area by reducing bureaucracy.

C) He established widespread trade networks.

D) He used Vedic teachings to unify his empire.

A) He waged wars to conquer vast territories.

Explanation:

Chandra Gupta Maurya extended his Mauryan empire up to the Greek satraps. He not only united the Indian subcontinent but also took political and economic reforms to stabilize the Empire. His career starts with the campaign against Nanda rulers and then to the northwestern region where a final settlement was made Seleucus Nicator. His southern campaign is mentioned in Sangam literature.

The correct answer is:

A) He waged wars to conquer vast territories.

- Alexander the Great began his realm by taking over Persia.

- Cyrus the Great established the Persian realm on those of the Medes and the Babylonians.

- Chandragupta Maurya founded the first pan-Indian empire from a jumble of small nations in Afghanistan and Northern India.