Chandragupta Maurya established the first centralized government in India.
A He was influenced by missionaries who traveled to his palace.
B His advisors told him to convert in order to adopt the religion of his people.
C He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
D He was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga.
C He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
C He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
The correct answer is C) He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
To arrive at this answer, we need to analyze the options given and eliminate the ones that are not relevant.
Option A suggests that Chandragupta Maurya established the first centralized government in India because he was influenced by missionaries who traveled to his palace. However, there is no historical evidence to support this claim, so we can eliminate this option.
Option B suggests that Chandragupta Maurya established the first centralized government in India because his advisors told him to convert in order to adopt the religion of his people. Again, there is no historical evidence to support this claim, so we can eliminate this option as well.
Option D suggests that Chandragupta Maurya established the first centralized government in India because he was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga. While it is true that Chandragupta Maurya was known to have conquered the region of Kalinga and the brutality of war played a role in his decision-making, it does not directly support the establishment of a centralized government. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.
This leaves us with option C: He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians. This is the most accurate and relevant option because Chandragupta Maurya is known for establishing a strong central government and implementing a unified legal system known as the "Arthashastra," which aimed to ensure justice and fairness for all Indians.