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Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty which overthrew the Sungas in 73 BC?

  1. Vasudeva

  2. Bimbisara

  3. Ajathasathru

  4. Ashoka
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Vasudeva founded the Kanva dynasty in 73 BC after overthrowing the Sunga dynasty. The Kanvas were Brahman rulers who ruled for about 45 years. Bimbisara and Ajatashatru were Haryanka rulers, while Ashoka belonged to the Mauryan dynasty.

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