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UPSC Prelims 1986Question 23Ancient History

Which of the following was the main reason of the downfall of Mauryan empire?

Options

  1. (a)Weak successors of Ashoka who could not control the empire properly
  2. (b)Religious policy of Ashoka
  3. (c)Ashoka maintained friendly relations with his neighbours
  4. (d)None of the above

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