Question

Which of the following statements is wrong?
A. Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra.
B. Ashoka The Great modern King died in 332 BC.
C. Ashoka invaded The Kalinga in 261 BC.
D.Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya dynasty

Answer 1

Hint Ashoka, popularly known as Ashoka The Great, was one of the greatest emperors to rule over India to have ruled over India. During his rule, he fought many wars and had expanded his Kingdom to cover almost the entire Indian subcontinent.

Complete step by step solution
Pushyamitra Shunga established the Shunga dynasty after the decline of the Mauryan Empire. The kings patronized culture and contributed immensely to the development of Hindu thought. This Kingdom is the rise of Mathura school of art. It was one of the very few Brahmin dynasties of India. Emperor Ashoka was one of the greatest kings in world history. He is one of the four great rulers cited in world history during his lifetime he waged many wars and annexed many kingdoms. But he went through a change of heart after the famous battle of Kalinga in 261 BC. Ashoka became a follower of Buddhism, gave up on wars, and promoted peace. This great emperor of India breathed his last in 232 BC. Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan empire with the help of Kautilya. He was the first ruler to establish an empire that covered most parts of Asia. The Mauryan dynasty produced many eminent rulers including Ashoka The Great. It was one of the most important empires of Ancient India.

Hence, the correct option is option B.

Note The Kalinga war was fought between Ashoka and the state of Kalinga and Independence date in modern-day Odisha. The war is said to be one of the most brutal wars of world history. Almost 300000 lives have been lost in this deadly war and the bloodshed prompted Ashoka to convert to Buddhism.