UPSC Prelims · 1986 · GS Paper I · Q40
Which of the following was the main reason of the downfall of Mauryan empire?
- (A)Weak successors of Ashoka who could not control the empire properly
- (B)Religious policy of Ashoka
- (C)Ashoka maintained friendly relations with his neighbours
- (D)None of the above
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Answer: (A) Weak successors of Ashoka who could not control the empire properly
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Mauryan Empire
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