How to write conclusion about Factors responsible for the decline of Mauryan Empire?
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DECLINE OF THE MAURYAS
The decline of the Maurya Dynasty was rather rapid after the death of Ashoka/Asoka. One obvious reason for it was the succession of weak kings. Another immediate cause was the partition of the Empire into two. Had not the partition taken place, the Greek invasions could have been held back giving a chance to the Mauryas to re-establish some degree of their previous power.
Regarding the decline much has been written. Haraprasad Sastri contends that the revolt by Pushyamitra was the result of brahminical reaction against the pro-Buddhist policies of Ashoka and pro-Jaina policies of his successors. Basing themselves on this thesis, some maintain the view that brahminical reaction was responsible for the decline because of the following reasons.
1. Prohibition of the slaughter of animals displeased the Brahmins as animal sacrifices were esteemed by them.
2. The book Divyavadana refers to the persecution of Buddhists by Pushyamitra Sunga.
3. Asoka's claim that he exposed the Budheveas (brahmins) as false gods shows that Ashoka was not well disposed towards Brahmins.
4. The capture of power by Pushyamitra Sunga shows the triumph of Brahmins.
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The decline of the Maurya Dynasty was rather rapid after the death of Ashoka/Asoka. One obvious reason for it was the succession of weak kings. Another immediate cause was the partition of the Empire into two. Had not the partition taken place, the Greek invasions could have been held back giving a chance to the Mauryas to re-establish some degree of their previous power.
Regarding the decline much has been written. Haraprasad Sastri contends that the revolt by Pushyamitra was the result of brahminical reaction against the pro-Buddhist policies of Ashoka and pro-Jaina policies of his successors. Basing themselves on this thesis, some maintain the view that brahminical reaction was responsible for the decline because of the following reasons.
1. Prohibition of the slaughter of animals displeased the Brahmins as animal sacrifices were esteemed by them.
2. The book Divyavadana refers to the persecution of Buddhists by Pushyamitra Sunga.
3. Asoka's claim that he exposed the Budheveas (brahmins) as false gods shows that Ashoka was not well disposed towards Brahmins.
4. The capture of power by Pushyamitra Sunga shows the triumph of Brahmins.
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