Which of the following statements are correct regarding Chandragupta Maurya? He was the first ruler who unified entire India under one political unit. Kautilya was the real architect of the Mauryan Empire and was also the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya. Buddhist sources like Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa describe Chandragupta Maurya as a person of humble origin. Select the answer from the codes given below: Options: A . &nbsp1 and 3 B . &nbsp2 and 3 C . &nbsp1 and 2 D . &nbsp1, 2 and 3

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Chandragupta Maurya?

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Chandragupta Maurya?

He was the first ruler who unified entire India under one political unit.

Kautilya was the real architect of the Mauryan Empire and was also the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya.

Buddhist sources like Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa describe Chandragupta Maurya as a person of humble origin.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

Options:

A . 1 and 3

B . 2 and 3

C . 1 and 2

D . 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
Buddhist sources like Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa describe Chandragupta Maurya as a scion of the Kshatriya clan of the Moriyas branch of Sakyas who lived in Pipphalivana, in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
The Mudrarakshasa, a play written by Vishakha Datta, used the terms like Vrishala and Kulahina, for Chandragupta which means a person of humble origin.

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