PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBCS Preliminary 2023
Answer
Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation
Chandragupta Maurya is considered the first historical emperor of India because he was the first to unify a large part of North India under a single empire.
Key Points
- He founded the Mauryan Empire with the help of Chanakya.
- He defeated the last Nanda ruler, Dhanananda.
- He is known as Sandrocottus in Greek accounts.
Additional Information
- Chandragupta Maurya embraced Jainism towards the end of his life.
- Megasthenes visited his court as a Greek ambassador.