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QWhere was the capital city of the Maurya Empire located?

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  • A Pataliputra ✔ ✖
  • B Delhi ✔ ✖
  • C Agra ✔ ✖
  • D Kolkata ✔ ✖
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The capital city of the Maurya Empire was located at Pataliputra, which is modern-day Patna.

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