Who among the following founded the Shunga dynasty?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

The Shunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga.
He was the commander-in-chief of the Mauryan Empire under the last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha.
In 185 BCE, Pushyamitra Shunga assassinated Brihadratha and established the Shunga dynasty, which ruled over a significant part of northern India from approximately 185 BCE to 73 BCE.

Additional Information

Vasumitra was indeed a significant ruler, but he belonged to the Kanva dynasty, which succeeded the Shunga dynasty.
- The Kanva dynasty came into power after overthrowing the last Shunga ruler, Devabhuti, in 73 BCE.
Agnimitra was the name of a notable king in ancient Indian history.
- He was the second king of the Sunga dynasty, ruling from approximately 149 BCE to 141 BCE.
- Agnimitra is known for his patronage of the arts and is particularly associated with the Sanskrit play "Malavikagnimitram" written by the playwright Kalidasa.