Chandragupta united India and began the Maurya Empire. How did he keep India united?

a. by forcing the people to follow Buddhism
b. by promoting tolerance of others
c. by following the Eightfold Path
d. by having a strong military and a strong government

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Chandragupta Maurya kept India united primarily d. by having a strong military and a strong government. His effective administration and military prowess allowed him to consolidate power and maintain control over a vast and diverse territory. While other factors like tolerance may have played a role in governance, the primary means of his unification was through strong centralized authority and military strength.