Answer:
C. The establishment of a bureaucracy to manage civil affairs.
Step-by-step explanation:
Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. Chandragupta was particularly successful due to the fact that he was able to apply the principles of statecraft, build a large army and implement a bureaucracy that managed civil affairs. He was also able to expand his empire. The bureaucracy he created allowed for a strong central government, and a highly efficient empire which contributed to the development of infrastructure and a strong economy.