alleryWho was the last Maurya ruler, assassinated by Pushyamitra?
AAshoka
BBindusara
CBrihadratha
DChandragupta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Brihadratha
1. The Shunga dynasty began about 50 years after Ashoka's death.
2. Pushyamitra killed Brihadratha Maurya, the last Maurya ruler, during a review of the guard of honour.
3. Ashoka, Bindusara and Chandragupta ruled earlier.
_Source: Wikipedia, Shunga Empire, Origins_
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