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Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?
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Pushyamitra
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Agnimitra
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Ajatashatru
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Bimbisara
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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: -The reign of Pushyamitra Sunga lasted for 36 years, and he was succeeded by his son, Agnimitra. He ruled the throne from 149 to 141 BC. During his reign, Vidarbha broke away from the Shunga dynasty. He was a master in Malavikagnimitram (poem of Kalidasa).
Detailed explanation-3: -Pushyamitra Sunga (185 BC TO 151 BC) Pushyamitra Shunga the founder and hero of the Shunga dynasty. He was viceroy of the Mauryas at Ujjain and was a real war hero.
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