Who was the last king of the Mauryan dynasty?
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SSC MTS 8th October 2021 Shift-3
Devavarman
Incorrect AnswerSatadhanvan
Incorrect AnswerBrihadratha
Correct AnswerSamprati
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Brihadratha was indeed the last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty. He was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga, in 185 BCE, leading to the rise of the Shunga dynasty.
- Option 1, Devavarman, was a lesser-known ruler in later Mauryan history but not the last king.
- Option 2, Satadhanvan, is often less cited and not recognized as one of the significant rulers of the Mauryan lineage.
- Option 4, Samprati, was another Mauryan emperor known for his Jain benevolence, but he wasn't the last.
Option 3: Brihadratha is correct.
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