The rise of India's Mauryan Empire brought about: A. independence for many small kingdoms.
B. a decline in trade with other empires.
C. a great number of conflicts and wars.
D. a period of peace and growth.

D- a period of peace and growth

Explanation:

The Maurya Empire's political unity and internal peace encouraged the expansion of trade in India. During Ashoka's reign, the government oversaw the building of major roadways, and the Mauryan international network of trade expanded. India's exports to places like Bactria and Persia included silk, textiles, and spices.

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