With reference to Chandragupta Maurya, consider the following statements: 1. The play Mudrarakshasa portrays Chanakya’s role in thwarting the invasion of Magadha. 2. Chandragupta defeated Seleucus Nicator and annexed territories including Arachosia and Gedrosia.3. Chandragupta adopted Buddhism towards the end of his life. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Mudrarakshasa, written by Vishakhadatta during the Gupta period (after the 4th century CE), narrates Chandragupta’s rise to the Magadha throne and the strategic exploits of his advisor Chanakya in countering invasions.
He annexed territories from Seleucus Nicator including Arachosia and Gedrosia.
Chandragupta adopted Jainism, not Buddhism, and became a disciple of the Jain teacher Bhadrabahu.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)