Multiple choice

Brihadrata, the last Mauryan king was murdered by his own Brahman Commander-in-Chief, who later founded a new empire. Who was he?

  1. Brihadratha

  2. Mihirajul

  3. Toramana

  4. Pushymitra

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pushyamitra Sunga, the Brahman Commander-in-Chief of the Mauryan army, murdered Brihadratha (the last Mauryan king) around 185 BC and founded the Sunga dynasty. This ended the Mauryan rule and began the Sunga era. The other options are names of different historical figures.