Which of the following dynasty established its capital in Vidisha and built the archway of Sanchi Stupa?

  1. Maurya Dynasty
  2. Sunga Dynasty
  3. Satavahana Dynasty
  4. Kushan Dynasty

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Option 2 : Sunga Dynasty
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The correct answer is Sunga Dynasty.

Key Points

  • "Vidisha" was made its capital by Pushyamitra, the ruler of the Sunga dynasty.
  • The Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Sunga in 185 BC.
  • The information about the Satavahana dynasty is found in the "Article of Sanchi".
  • The Satavahana dynasty was founded by "Simuk" and coins of Gautamiputra Shatakarni are obtained from "Ujjain".
  • Gautamiputra Shatkarni ruled from Malwa to Maheshwar after defeating Saka King 'Nahapan'.
  • In the first-century BC 'Ujjain' was the major commercial center of North India.
  • Kanishka was the greatest ruler of the Kushan dynasty.
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