Which Mauryan emperor is credited with establishing the first centralized administration in India?
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Ashoka
- Dasharatha
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya (c. 321-297 BCE), guided by Chanakya, established India's first pan-Indian empire with a sophisticated bureaucracy, espionage system, and provincial administration. [[1]]