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Q · Nanda And Alexandermedium · 45s
Which territory did Alexander's general Seleucus I Nicator later cede to Chandragupta Maurya?
TopicNanda And Alexander
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Seleucus I ceded the territories of Arachosia, Gedrosia, and Paropamisadae (parts of modern Afghanistan and Pakistan) to Chandragupta Maurya in exchange for 500 war elephants.
Final Answer: Option B - Arachosia, Gedrosia, and Paropamisadae