Chandragupta and Vishnugupta's Strategies

In the 4th century BCE, Vishnugupta advised King Dhanananda to form an alliance against foreign threats, but was dismissed. Enraged, he vowed to overthrow the king. Vishnugupta later met Chandragupta, a promising young leader, and trained him. Together, they built an army and overthrew Dhanananda, establishing Chandragupta as the emperor of Magadh. Vishnugupta, now known as Chanakya, became the chief advisor. Despite their success, the Mauryan Empire faced challenges from the west, which will be explored in the next video.

What was Vishnugupta's reaction to being ridiculed by King Dhanananda?

• He ignored the insult.

• He joined the king's advisors.

• He vowed to overthrow the king.

• He left the court quietly.

How did Vishnugupta first test Chandragupta's leadership qualities?

• By asking him to solve a riddle.

• By observing him play with friends.

• By challenging him to a duel.

• By asking him to lead an army.

What event caused a leadership void in Alexander's conquered territories?

• Alexander's retreat to Greece.

• Alexander's death.

• A rebellion by local chieftains.

• A natural disaster.

What strategy did Vishnugupta and Chandragupta adopt after their initial failure?

• They started from the borders and moved inward.

• They abandoned their campaign.

• They attacked the capital again immediately.

• They sought help from foreign allies.

What lesson did Chandragupta and Vishnugupta learn from the overheard conversation about hot soup?

• To seek advice from locals.

• To attack directly.

• To avoid hot food.

• To be patient and strategic.

What was the outcome of the battle at the Magadh capital?

• Dhanananda retained his throne.

• Chandragupta was defeated.

• Chandragupta became the emperor.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

What role did Vishnugupta assume after Chandragupta's coronation?

• He retired from politics.

• He became the chief advisor.

• He was exiled.

• He became the king.

What new challenge did the Mauryan Empire face after Chandragupta's coronation?

• A famine in the empire.

• A diplomatic crisis with neighbors.

• A threat from the western frontier.

• A rebellion in the south.

What was the legacy of Alexander that loomed over the Mauryan Empire?

• His economic policies.

• His territorial ambitions.

• His military tactics.

• His cultural influence.

What will the next video in the series focus on?

• The personal life of Chandragupta.

• The consolidation of the Mauryan Empire.

• The fall of the Mauryan Empire.

• The cultural achievements of the Mauryan Empire.