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

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

A.

Avanti Varman

B.

Pushyamitra Shunga

C.

Ashoka

D.

Vishnugupta Candradritya

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.

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