Q. Consider the following with reference to the disintegration and decline of the Mauryan Empire:

1. Brahmanical revolt
2. King Ashoka’s pacifist policies
3. Invasions from outside
4. Weakness of Ashoka’s successors
Which of the above reasons led to the disintegration and decline of the Mauryan Empire?

• (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
• (B) 1 and 3
• (C) 2 and 4
• (D) 1, 2 and 4