History & Civics
Which of the following were significant factors responsible for the decline of the Mauryan Empire?
(i) Weak successors after Ashoka
(ii) Enormous expenditure on administration and the army
(iii) Ashoka's Dhamma policies
(iv) Revolts in outlying provinces
- (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
- Only (i) and (ii)
- Only (i), (ii), and (iv)
- Only (ii), (iii), and (iv)
Mauryan Empire
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Only (i), (ii), and (iv)
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