The last ruler of the Maurya Empire was killed by whom?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is:(b) Pushyamitra Shunga

Explanation:
•Pushyamitra Shunga, a Brahmin military general under Brihadratha Maurya,killed him in 185 BCE and ended the Mauryan Empire, founding the Shunga dynasty.

Information Booster:
• Brihadratha was the last Mauryan ruler.
• Pushyamitra performed Ashvamedha Yajna.
• Capital of Shunga dynasty: Pataliputra.
• Era marked transition from centralized to regional kingdoms.
• Shunga period: Rise in Brahmanism & Sanskrit literature.
• Decline of Maurya due to weak successors after Ashoka.

Additional Information:
• Avanti Varman: Ruler of Kashmir, not linked.
• Ashoka: Among earliest Mauryan kings, not last.
• Vishnugupta: Another name for Chanakya, not a king.