Which statement is true regarding the decline of the Maurya Empire?

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TuteeHUB · Accepted Answer

The decline of the Maurya dynasty had begun during the time of Ashoka.

TuteeHUB · Answer

The later rulers of Ashoka proved to be weak and unpopular and eventually the Shungas deposed them and took over the power.

TuteeHUB · Answer

The Mauryas collapsed due to the invasion and suzerainty of the Hugos.

TuteeHUB · Answer

In the last phase of Maurya rule, the Shakas attacked the Magadha Empire and eventually the Mauryas collapsed.

1.	Which statement is true regarding the decline of the Maurya Empire?
A.	The later rulers of Ashoka proved to be weak and unpopular and eventually the Shungas deposed them and took over the power.
B.	The decline of the Maurya dynasty had begun during the time of Ashoka.
C.	The Mauryas collapsed due to the invasion and suzerainty of the Hugos.
D.	In the last phase of Maurya rule, the Shakas attacked the Magadha Empire and eventually the Mauryas collapsed.
Answer» B. The decline of the Maurya dynasty had begun during the time of Ashoka.

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