GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?
A
Bimbisara
B
Pushyamitra
C
Ajatashatru
D
Agnimitra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shunga dynasty, Indian ruling house founded by Pushyamitra about 185 bce, which replaced the Mauryan dynasty. Pushyamitra assassinated Brihadratha, the last Mauryan ruler, at a military parade and assumed royal power.

Detailed explanation-2: -Devabhuti was the last ruler of Sunga dynasty. He was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva. Pushyamitra sunga was the founder of Sunga dynasty. Pushyamitra Sunga assassinated the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha and established Sunga dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Shunga dynasty ruled eastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal from 185-75 BCE. It was established by Pushyamitra Shunga after the fall of the Mauryan Empire.

There is 1 question to complete.