The cultural aftermath of the fall of the Mauryan Empire included

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The cultural aftermath of the fall of the Mauryan Empire involved the enrichment of Indian art by synthesis with the art of Rome, the Hellenistic world, Persia, and Central Asia. This period is known as the Shunga period (second century BCE to first century BCE), which witnessed a flourishing of art, architecture, and literature. This period saw the development of the "Railing Pillar," a form of Buddhist art that combined Hellenistic and Indian styles, and the use of ivory and stucco in sculpture. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

The Cultural Aftermath of the Fall of the Mauryan Empire