History Mauryan Empire

Q. Which of the following was not one of the actual cause for the decline of the Mauryan empire?

A
Division of the empire after Ashoka
B
Ashoka's pacifist policies
C
Foreign aggressions particularly Greek
D
Economic and financial crisis

Correct Answer

Ashoka's pacifist policies

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