- Assertion A is correct: Historians generally agree that the vast Maurya Empire began to weaken and decline after the death of Ashoka, though the exact causes and timing are debated. - Reason R is incorrect: Ashoka did pursue a policy of Dhammavijaya, promoting moral and ethical principles rather than military conquest as the primary means of influence. However, he did not disband his army; a strong military force was necessary to maintain control over the extensive empire and secure its borders.
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R : Assertion A : The decline of the Maurya Empire started after Ashoka. Reason R : Ashoka followed the policy of Dhammavijay and disbanded his army. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Asked in HAS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Causes for the Decline of the Mauryan Empire)
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