Who of the following was a contemporary of Alexander the Great?
A
Bimbisara
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Ashoka
D
Pushyamitra Sunga
Correct Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya (ruled 322 B.C.E. – 298 B.C.E.) was the founder of the Mauryan Empire. He is widely considered to be the first great emperor of India. In 305 he successfully defeated Alexander's successors in India