Which of the explains how the growth of the mauryan empire in such a short amount of time? a) the mongols were finally defeated. b) alexander the great conquered much of asia. c) chinese control of south asia came to an end. d) chandragupta maurya was an able and skilled leader.

The correct answer is D. Chandragupta Maurya was an able and skilled leader.

Chandragupta Maurya(340-298BCE) was the founder of the Mauryan Empire. He was the son of a Nanda prince and a noble member of the Kshatriya caste (the warrior-ruler caste). He wanted to eliminate in India the fragments of Macedonian influence.  

Kautilya Chanakya was the main advisor of Chandragupta when they formed an army, not so big and trained, but the brilliant strategies of Chanakya helped Chandragupta invaded Pataliputra and established the Mauryan Dynasty in 322. Chandragupta defeated the invaders from Greek and was considered a great leader with the support of its people.

Chandragupta dominance extended from Northern India until the Indus River and the Bay of Bengal in the East.

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