INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The last Mauryan king was
A
Pushyamitra Sunga
B
Ashoka
C
Harsha
D
Brihadratha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brihadratha was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire. He was killed by his commander in chief, Pushyamitra Shunga.

Detailed explanation-2: -The last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha was killed by his general Pushyamitra Sunga in 185 BC.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brihadratha Maurya was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire. He ruled from (c. 187 – c. 180 BCE).

Detailed explanation-4: -Brihadratha was the eldest of the five sons of Vasu, (also known as Uparichara Vasu ) the Kuru king of Chedi and his queen Girika. His father was the ruler of Chedi and Brihadratha established Magadha at the border of Chedi Kingdom. He is Mentioned in the Epic Mahabharat and Puranas.

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