INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Sunga dynasty had made ____ the official religion of their kingdom.
A
Buddhism
B
The Ajivika Sect
C
Jainism
D
Brahmanism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -D)Brahmanism. Hint : The Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled areas of the central and eastern Indian subcontinent from around 185 to 75 BCE.

Detailed explanation-2: -founding of Shunga dynasty Pushyamitra was a Brahman, and, though he is said to have persecuted Buddhists, Buddhism still flourished in many areas under his… …his Brahman commander in chief, Pushyamitra, who founded the Shunga dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans : The most famous ruler of the Sunga Dynasty was Emperor Ashoka, who ruled from 273 to 232 BCE. Ans : The main religion of the Sunga Dynasty was Hinduism, although Buddhism also flourished during this time.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the Sunga Dynasty known for? The dynasty is noted for its numerous wars with both foreign and indigenous powers. They fought the Kalinga, the Satavahana dynasty, the Indo-Greek Kingdom and possibly the Panchalas and Mitras of Mathura.

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