Regarding religion, how were the Mauryan and Gupta empires alike?

A.) They both expanded their borders into China.

B.) They both showed tolerance for other religions.

C.) The monarchs of both were Hindu.

D.) Both empires spread Buddhism beyond India.

Both the Mauryan and Gupta empires were Hindu. That is why the answer to this question is letter C. Hinduism flourished and expanded throughout India. Aside from Hinduism, other religions such as Buddhism and Jainism were also part of the cultures of these empires.