Question
Download Solution PDFWho was responsible for killing the last Mauryan King?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pushyamitra Sunga.
Key Points
- The Sunga Dynasty was established by the Pushyamitra Sunga by overthrowing the Maurya Dynasty in 185 BCE.
- Pushyamitra Sunga ruled for about 36 years from 185 BCE to 149 BCE.
- There were 10 rulers in the Sunga dynasty who in total rulers for 112 years.
- Patiliputra is the capital city of the Sunga Dynasty.
Additional Information
Important rulers of the Sunga Dynasty:
| Rulers of the Sunga Dynasty | Reign |
| Pushyamitra Sunga | 185-149 BCE |
| Agnimitra | 149-141 BCE |
| Vasujyestha | 141-131 BCE |
| Vasumitra | 131-124 BCE |
| Bhadraka | 124-122 BCE |
| Pulindhaka | 122-119 BCE |
| Ghosha | 119-108 BCE |
| Vajramitra | 108-94 BCE |
| Bhagabadra | 94-83 BCE |
| Devabhuti |
83-73 BCE |
Important Points
Important Dynasty and their founders:
| Dynasty | Founder |
| Haryanka | Bimbisara |
| Shishunaga | Shisunaga |
| Nanda | Mahapadma Nanda |
| Maurya | Chandragupta Maurya |
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