Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Sunga dynasty, which succeeded the Imperial Mauryans?

  1. Agnimitra

  2. Divakaramitra

  3. Pushyamitra

  4. Vasumitra

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pushyamitra Sunga was the founder of the Sunga dynasty, which came to power after he assassinated the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, around 185 BCE. He was initially a Mauryan military commander who then established his own rule.