This event marked the end of the Mauryan Empire and the beginning of the Shunga dynasty, founded by Pushyamitra.
Brihadrath, the last Mauryan ruler was assassinated by
Asked in Group C Exam 2011 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Causes for the Decline of the Mauryan Empire)
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