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QWho ruled over a broad swathe of the Indian subcontinent prior to the Maurya Empire?

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  • A The Nanda Empire ✔ ✖
  • B The Shunga Empire ✔ ✖
  • C The Gupta Empire ✔ ✖
  • D The Kushan Empire ✔ ✖
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Answer: The Nanda Empire. The Nanda Empire ruled over a broad swathe of the Indian subcontinent prior to the Maurya Empire, and was conquered by Chandragupta Maurya with the assistance of Chanakya.

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