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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Which region did Chandragupta Maurya annex to strengthen the northwestern frontier?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Chandragupta gained control over the northwest by defeating Seleucus, securing Punjab and parts of Afghanistan.
Final Answer: Option C — Punjab and Afghanistan