What was one way Mauryan Empire was able to control almost all of the Indian subcontinent?

A. By forcing all Indians to practice Buddishm.

B. By making an alliance with Alexander the Great?

C. By building a huge standing army.

D. By giving small kingdoms independence.

should be c

Explanation:

d doesn't make sense as independence means you have no control over them

b isn't true because alexander the great retreated after being stretched too thin of supply lines to India

a isn't true because Indians are Hindu and forcing te Indians to convert brings a lot of conflict.