Q. How did the Maurya Empire finally end?

• A. The last Mauryan ruler was killed by his General
• B. The Kanvas of Central India deposed the last Mauryan ruler
• C. The last Mauryan ruler was killed in a battle with the foreign invader from the north-west
• D. The last mauryan ruler had no heir and the throne was claimed by one of his powerful ministers

Correct Answer: A