History Mauryan Empire

Q. Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya decided to overthrow the Nandas because

A
the Nandas were low-born
B
Chanakya had been humiliated by the Nandas
C
the Nandas had accumulated a great deal of wealth by extortion and oppression of the people
D
Chanakya wanted to restore the ideal of Kshatriya rule

Correct Answer

the Nandas had accumulated a great deal of wealth by extortion and oppression of the people

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