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The Mauryan Empire

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Which was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

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Vatsa

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Kashi

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Vrijji

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Pataliputra

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The correct option is D Pataliputra
Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire. Megasthenes’ Indica describes in detail about Pataliputra, the capital of Mauryan empire and its prosperity.

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