Which among the following kings assassinated Brihadrath, the last Maurya King?
Correct answer
Pushyamitra Shunga
Explanation
Brihadratha was a weak ruler and his Senapati Pushymitra Shunga while a parading the entire Mauryan army before Brihadratha to show him the strength of the army assassinated him and this was the end of the Mauryas.
Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga dynasty in around 185-183 BC.
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