Consider the following statements with respect to Chandragupta Maurya:
1. He captured Pataliputra from the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty, Mahapadma Nanda.
2. Chandragupta embraced Buddhism towards the end of his life and stepped down from the throne in favour of his son Bindusara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2