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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Brihadratha was the last Mauryan ruler, who was killed by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga, marking the end of the Mauryan dynasty.
Final Answer: Option A — Brihadratha