SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q25

Who among the following was the last king of the Mauryan empire?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Brihadratha.

  • Brihadratha was the ninth and final Emperor of the Mauryan Empire.
  • He was assassinated by his general, Pushyamitra Shunga, who later founded the Shunga Empire.
  • The Mauryan empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya.