Multiple choice

How did the Mauryan Empire fall apart?

  1. When the Ottomans conquered them.

  2. When a plague killed all of its people.

  3. When the Spanish conquered them.

  4. When Asoka died.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mauryan Empire began to decline after the death of the great emperor Asoka. His successors were unable to maintain the same level of centralized control, leading to the fragmentation and eventual collapse of the empire.

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