INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which line of rulers succeeded the Maurayas in Magadh?
A
Kushan
B
Vardhanas
C
Sungas
D
Guptas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Shunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled areas of the central and eastern Indian subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Maurya Dynasty was succeeded by the Sunga Dynasty. It was established by Pushyamitra Sunga in 185 BC.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Shungas were succeeded by the Kanva dynasty around 73 BCE.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Ashoka, and Deshratha Maurya. The Mauryan Empire was formed around 321 BCE and ended in 185 BCE.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer. Sungas were the immediate successors of mauryan empire magdha.

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