Question

Identify the major causes that led to the decline of the Mauryan Empire.

• A. Pacifist policies of Ashoka
• B. Weak successors of Ashoka
• C. Foreign invasion
• D. Lack of resources to support the armies

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Pacifist policies of Ashoka
B Weak successors of Ashoka
C Foreign invasion

Historians are generally of the view that after the Kalinga war, passive policies of Ashoka weakened the Mauryans. Besides this, weak successors of Ashoka and foreign invasion also contributed to the downfall of Mauryas.