HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Which of the following caused the collapse of the Mauryan Empire?
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An invasion of the Guptas
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The empire was bankrupted by trade
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Buddhism was founded and people left India
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Asoka died and the Empire fell to turmoil
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Greek ruler Antiochus, the Sakas, the Kushanas, and the Indo-Greeks were some of the important foreign powers which launched attacks to establish their kingdoms on the Indian territory, thus weakening and causing the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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