The last Mauryan king, Brihadratha, was overthrown by:

1. A Greek invader
2. A General in his army
3. A provincial governor
4. A tribal chief

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

1. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
2. Only (i) and (ii)
3. Only (i), (ii), and (iv)
4. Only (ii), (iii), and (iv)

What does the Rummindei /Lumbini Pillar inscription signify?

What does Rock Edict XIII reveal about the Kalinga War?