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The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -

A. Pataliputra
B. Vaishali
C. Lumbini
D. Gaya
Answer» A. Pataliputra
Explanation: Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
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