Question

Arrange the following in Chronological order and choose the correct option:

1. Invasion of Alexander
2. Reign of Ashoka
3. Beginning of the Gupta rule
4. Rulers of Magadh Consolidated Power

Options

• iv, ii, iii and i

• ii, iii, i and iv

• iii, ii, iv and i

• iv, i, ii and iii

Answer 1

iv, i, ii and iii

iv. Rulers of Magadh Consolidated Power
i. Invasion of Alexander
ii. Reign of Ashoka
iii. Beginning of the Gupta rule

Explanation:

In about 325 BCE, Chandragupta deposed the Nanda Dynasty and rose to the throne of the Magadha empire, which is now Bihar state in India. Alexander invaded India in 326 BC, crossing the Indus River and proceeding to Taxila. Ashoka, Chandragupta's grandson, reigned the Maurya Empire from roughly 270 until 232 BCE. The Gupta state was an ancient Indian state that lasted between the early fourth and late sixth centuries CE.