The Major Reason the Mauryan Empire Collapsed Was

question 28

Multiple Choice

The major reason the Mauryan Empire collapsed was

• A)overextension.
• B)demand for resources by the army and bureaucracy.
• C)the nonmaterialist part of Buddhism as espoused by Ashoka, which caused economic collapse.
• D)conquest by the Mongols.
• E)religious revolts against Buddhism led by Brahmins eager to regain their power.

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