Question

Which phrase was not an achievement of the government of Chandragupta Maurya's empire? (4 points) a Formed a highly organized bureaucracy b Built a system of roads and harbors for trade c Established courts to ensure justice for the weak d Expanded into southern India to control trade routes

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Mauryan Empire, which formed around 321 B.C.E. and ended in 185 B.C.E., was the first pan-Indian empire, an empire that covered most of the Indian region. It spanned across central and northern India as well as over parts of modern-day Iran

Answer 2

1. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan empire that was technically the first pan India empire

2. Chandragupta's accomplishments are described in ancient Greek, Hindu, Buddhist and Jain texts

3. After him the empire was ruled by Bindusara, Ashoka and Dashratha

4. He accomplished a lot of things in his time as a king and became very popular and loved amongst the people.

5. The one thing he did not do was (D) Expanded into southern India to control trade routes. This was done by his grandson Ashoka.