Question

who overthrew the last mauryan ruler, leading to the fragmentation of india?

the people of sri lanka

mahavira

a military commander

xiongnu

Explanation:

The last Mauryan ruler was Brihadratha, who was overthrown by his military commander, Pushyamitra Shunga. The people of Sri Lanka were not involved in overthrowing the Mauryan ruler. Mahavira was the founder of Jainism, not a figure who overthrew the Mauryan ruler. The Xiongnu were a nomadic group in Asia, unrelated to the fall of the Mauryan Empire. So the correct option is the one about a military commander.

Answer:

C. A military commander