How did the Maurya Empire finally end?

The last Mauryan ruler was killed by his General.

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The Kanvas of Central India deposed the last Mauryan ruler.

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The last Mauryan ruler was killed in a battle with the foreign invader from the north-west.

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The last mauryan ruler had no heir and the throne was claimed by one of his powerful ministers.

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The correct option is A The last Mauryan ruler was killed by his General.
Brihadratha Maurya was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire. He was assassinated by Pushyamitra Shunga, who was actually a general of the Maurya Empire. He instigated a coup d'etat (overthrow) and went on to establish the Shunga Empire.

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