Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?
Shunga
The correct answer is Shunga.
The Satavahanas in the Deccan fostered trade and culture, particularly Prakrit literature. Regional kingdoms like the Chedis of Kalinga maintained independent identities. The northwest saw interactions with Indo-Greek kingdoms, influencing art (Gandhara) and culture. Understanding these successor states provides context for the political landscape before the emergence of the Gupta Empire.
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Important Questions from Post Mauryan Age
Which one of the following epic of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of the Sunga dynasty?
Which of the following statement is correct?
I. Most of the Ashoka’'s inscriptions were in Prakrit language.
Il. Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal Orissa.
Who among the following was a contributor to the subject of medicine in ancient India?
The Shunga dynasty was founded by which General of the Mauryas?
_______ fought against King Han Ho-ti, who was the king of Han dynasty of China, and defeated him in the second attempt.
