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Which dynasty established India's first empire?
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Maurya dynasty.
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Which dynasty was ruling in Magadha when Alexander the Great invaded India?
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Nandas.
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Why did Alexander not advance beyond the Beas?
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Alexander could not advance beyond the Beas because his tired soldiers were afraid to face the war elephants of the mighty Magadhan army.
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Who helped Chandragupta Maurya win the throne of Magadha?
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With the wise Brahman Chanakya's help, Chandragupta overthrew the Nandas and established the Maurya dynasty in 321 BC.
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Name three great rulers of the Maurya dynasty.
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The three most important rulers of the Maurya dynasty were Chandragupta Maurya, his son Bindusara and Bindusara's son Ashoka.
