HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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D. D. Koshambi
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U. N. Ghoshal
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Romila Thapar
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Harprasad Shastri
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Detailed explanation-1: -Haraprasad Sastri contends that the revolt by Pushyamitra was the result of brahminical reaction against the pro-Buddhist policies of Ashoka and pro-Jaina policies of his successors.
Detailed explanation-2: -Historian Romila Thapar is of the view that the highly centralised administration under the Mauryas became a problem with the later Mauryan kings who were not as efficient administrators as their predecessors. Powerful kings like Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka could control the administration well.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 180 BCE, Brihadratha Maurya, was killed by his general Pushyamitra Shunga in a military parade without any heir. Hence, the great Maurya empire finally ended, giving rise to the Shunga Empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Ashoka renounced wars and adopted the policy of non-violence. As a result, the soldiers lacked proper training and were unable to suppress revolts. This weakened the Mauryan Empire and ultimately led to its decline.
Detailed explanation-5: -The religious policy of Ashoka. The religious policy of Ashoka antagonized the Brahmins of his empire. Huge Expenditure on army and bureaucracy. Oppressive rule in provinces. Neglect of North-West frontier. Significance of Mauryan Age. 21-Jul-2015