Q. What was the capital of the Mauryan Kingdom?
Answer: Pataliputra
Notes: Pataliputra, now named as the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, used to serve 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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