WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which year Chandragupta Maurya had defeated Seleucus?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 317 B.C.
  2. 315 B.C.
  3. 305 B.C.
  4. 300 B.C.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 305 B.C.

Explanation: The correct answer is C. 305 B.C. In 305 B.C., Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire, defeated Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great’s generals and the ruler of the eastern part of his empire.