Who usurped power from the Mauryas after killing the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha?
A. Pushyamitra Sunga
B. Agnimitra
C. Vasumitra
D. Jyesthamitra
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Brihadratha Maurya was killed in 180 BCE and power usurped by his general, Pushyamitra Shunga, who then took over the throne and established the Shunga Empire.Related Questions on Mauryan Empire
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