Consider the following statements about the Mauryan Empire: 1. There were 5 major political centres in the Empire. 2. Megasthenes wrote about the Mauryan Empire in his book Indica. 3. Ashoka founded the Mauryan Empire in 321 B.C. 4. Ashoka used his resources to propagate Buddhism. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3 and 4
Answer:
The correct option is B. 1, 2 and 4
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