History · Mauryan Empire

Which of the following statements about Emperor Ashoka is FALSE?

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1Ashoka is the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war.
2The empire that Ashoka ruled was founded by his grandfather.
3Ashoka belonged to the Mauryan dynasty.
4Ashoka was opposed by a wise man named Chanakya (also known as Kautilya).✓

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Ashoka was opposed by a wise man named Chanakya (also known as Kautilya).

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