INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who of the following was the last of the Mauryas, assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra, the founder of the Shunga dynasty?

A	Brihadratha
B	Shatadhanvan
C	Samprati
D	Devavarman

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Brihadratha. The last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha was assassinated in 185 BC by his commander in chief Pushyamitra Shunga.

Detailed explanation-2: -history of India … the last of the Mauryas, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his Brahman commander in chief, Pushyamitra, who founded the Shunga dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pushyamitra Sunga was the commander in chief of the Last Mauryan king, Brihadratha.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Harshacharita. Harshacharita indicates that the last Mauryan ruler Brihadrath was assassinated by Pusyamitra. He was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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