INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The official religion during the rule of the Sunga dynasty was
A
Buddhism
B
Jainism
C
Brahmanism
D
The Ajivika religion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Administration of Sunga Dynasty: Sungas concentrated on irrigation projects and collected less amount of tax from the farmers. They primarily valued the development of cultural and social development. During their time Hinduism started emerging into the society and showed a wide impact on the people.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Devabhuti was the last Shunga Ruler who was killed by his own minister Vasudeva Kanva in around 73 BC. Vasudeva Kanva thus assassinated the last ruler of Shunga Dynasty and founded the Kanva Dynasty.

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