Question

what are the causes for the decline of the mauryas

Answer 1

The Magadhan empire(Mauryan empire) which had been reared by successive wars culminating in the conquest of Kalinga,began to disintegrate after the exit of Ashoka in 232 BC.The Mauryan empire was finally destroyed by Pushyamitra Sunga in 185 BC.He was a Brahmin general of the last Maurya king named Brihadratha.Pushiyamitra killed Brihadratha in public and usurped the throne of Pataliputra