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7.
What was the impact of the policy of peace and
ahimsa followed by Ashoka on the Mauryan
a. With no war and as a result, no deaths, the
Mauryan army now had too many soldiers in
it. The army now became heavy and slow.
b. The policy of ahimsa made the army weak
and unable to withstand the invaders.
C. The army continued to be a great nighting
force, and defended the army against all
intruders
d. None of the above
8.
Which of these was not a possible cause for the
fall of the Mauryan Empire?
a. The administration of the empire became less
efficient.
b. It may have become financially difficult to run
such a vast empire.
C. There were repeated attacks by Alexander the
Great.
d. The army had become weak due to the policy
of peace followed by Ashoka.​

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The policy of ahimsa made the army weak

and unable to withstand the invaders.

Explanation:

There are many reasons for the end of this empire :

The administration might have become less efficient or it might have become financially difficult to run the country. The army might have become weak due to the policy of peace followed by Ashoka. I any case even great empires decline. The final blow was given by Sungas who took the throne from the mauryas.

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