Shunga Dynasty Establishment
The period following the decline of the Mauryan Empire saw significant political changes in ancient India.
- Pushyamitra Shunga held the position of commander-in-chief under the last Mauryan ruler.
- He orchestrated the assassination of the last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha.
- Following this overthrow, Pushyamitra Shunga established a new dynasty.
- This newly established dynasty is known as the Shunga Dynasty.
The Shunga Dynasty ruled over a significant portion of ancient India approximately from 187 BCE to 78 BCE.
Identifying the Correct Dynasty
Based on historical records:
- Option 1: Shunga Dynasty - Correctly identified as founded by Pushyamitra Shunga.
- Option 2: Satavahana Dynasty - Founded by Simuka, ruled in the Deccan region.
- Option 3: Gupta Dynasty - A later dynasty, prominent from the 4th to 6th centuries CE.
- Option 4: Kanva Dynasty - Succeeded the Shunga Dynasty, founded by Vasudeva Kanva.
Therefore, the dynasty established by Pushyamitra Shunga was the Shunga Dynasty.
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