Who was the chief advisor of Chandragupta Maurya?

1. Chanakya
2. Alexander
3. Kalidas
4. Megasthenes

Which of the following statements about the Kalinga War is correct?

1. It led to the annexation of regions beyond India.
2. Ashoka commemorated the victory by constructing the Great Stupa.
3. It caused immense suffering, prompting Ashoka's adoption of Buddhism.
4. It was fought to gain access to the Himalayas.

Which of the following were significant factors responsible for the decline of the Mauryan Empire?

(i) Weak successors after Ashoka
(ii) Enormous expenditure on administration and the army
(iii) Ashoka's Dhamma policies
(iv) Revolts in outlying provinces

1. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
2. Only (i) and (ii)
3. Only (i), (ii), and (iv)
4. Only (ii), (iii), and (iv)

Who was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty?