Multiple choice

What caused the downfall of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Natural disasters

  2. Invasion by Egyptians

  3. Converting to Buddhism

  4. Poor leadership from kings

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Following the death of Emperor Ashoka, the Mauryan Empire suffered from a succession of weak and incompetent rulers. This poor leadership led to administrative decline, financial crises, and eventual fragmentation, culminating in the assassination of the last Mauryan king by his general.