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Who assassinated the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha?

  1. Simuka

  2. Gautamiputra Satakarni

  3. Pushyamitra Sunga

  4. Nahapana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha was assassinated by Pushyamitra Sunga. In 185 bce the last of the Mauryas, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his Brahman commander in chief, Pushyamitra, who founded the Shunga dynasty. 

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