INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -… the last of the Mauryas, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his Brahman commander in chief, Pushyamitra, who founded the Shunga dynasty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Harshacharita. Harshacharita indicates that the last Mauryan ruler Brihadrath was assassinated by Pusyamitra. He was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brihadratha was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire. He was killed by his commander in chief, Pushyamitra Shunga.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Satvahana dynasty defeated the Kanva dynasty and established their empire. The last Kanva king Susarman was killed by the Satavahana (Andhra) king.

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