Multiple choice

In western part of the empire, who succeeded Asoka?

  1. Taranath

  2. Pushyaguptha

  3. Kautilya

  4. Kunala
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Explanation

Kunala (or Kunala) was Ashoka's son who governed the western part of the empire (including Taxila region) after Ashoka's reign. According to Buddhist and Jain traditions, Kunala was initially heir apparent but was blinded due to court intrigue. He later served as governor in the western provinces before the empire's decline.

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