What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?

A.

caused so much destruction that people were forced to flee

B.

seized the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom fell

C.

followed Buddhism's teachings and Magadha eventually surrendered

D.

attacked the borders first, then the capital city

To conquer Magadha, Chandragupta used the strategy of attacking the borders first, then the capital city.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

On the advice of Kautilya (popularly known as Aarya Chanakya), Chandragupta Maurya raised an army of the destitute and called a war against the unjust Nanda dynasty.

Then ruler of the Nanda dynasty, Dhananada, could not manage to save the kingdom of Magadha from the attack of the Mauryan army and lost the kingdom to 21-year old Chandragupta.

d. attacked the borders first, then then the capital city