Sunga Dynasty


 
 
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The Sunga Dynasty

The post-Mauryan period from 185 BC to AD 300 saw the emergence of a number of kingdoms all over the Indian subcontinent. Some of these states were small, while others like that of the Kushans were large. This period witnessed a spurt in migrations into India, rise in foreign trade, and development of art. In short, the time scale between 1st century BC and 3rd century AD was a period of flux. After the decline of the Maurya Dynasty, the Brahmin Dynasties emerged in which Sunga, Kanva, Andhra Satavahana etc, were prominent

Sunga Dynasty (185-73 BC):

The Sunga dynasty was established in 185 BC, about 50 years after Ashoka's death, when the king Brhadrata, the last of the Mauryan rulers, was asassinated by the then commander-in-chief of the Mauryan armed forces, Pusyamitra Sunga, while he was taking the Gaurd of Honour of his forces. Pusyamitra Sunga then ascended the throne.

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Question : 1

The last ruler of Sunga dynasty was ____________________

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Question : 2

When was the Sunga Dynasty Establish ?

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Question : 3

The last ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty, who was assassinated by Pushyamitra Sunga, his commander-in-chief was ___________________ ?

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