The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at Pataliputra. Pataliputra, also known as present-day Patna in Bihar, India, was an important political and administrative center during the Mauryan Empire. It was strategically located on the banks of the Ganges River, making it easily accessible for trade and transportation. Pataliputra was chosen as the capital by Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, and it continued to be the capital under the rule of his successors, including Emperor Ashoka. Pataliputra was known for its grand buildings, including the massive Pillars of Ashoka and the University of Nalanda. It played a significant role in the administration and governance of the empire, as well as in the spread of Buddhism during the reign of Ashoka.