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Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty?


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Bindusara

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Shalishuka

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Brihadratha

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Dasharatha

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Solution

The correct option is C. Brihadratha

Brihadratha Maurya was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire. He ruled from c. 187–180 BCE. He was killed by his general, Pushyamitra Shunga, who went on to establish the Shunga Empire.

  • 320–298 BCE Chandragupta
  • 298–272 BCE Bindusara
  • 268–232 BCE Ashoka
  • 232–224 BCE Dasharatha
  • 224–215 BCE Samprati
  • 215–202 BCE Shalishuka
  • 202–195 BCE Devavarman
  • 195–187 BCE Shatadhanva
  • 187–185 BCE Brihadratha

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