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.
Similar Questions
- Which of the following rulers is considered as the greatest king of Satavahana dynasty and is described as the destroyer of the Sakas, Yavanas and Pahlavas?
Which of the following dynasties ruled from Thaneshwar?
- Who among the following Kushana kings was the founder of the Kushana dynasty?
Who were the first to make land grants to Brahmins?
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The construction of Stupas, Chaityas, and Viharas became a significant trend during 200 B.C.–300 A.D.
Statement II: These structures were primarily secular in nature and excluded religious significance.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Which ruler greatly supported Gandhara art?
Alexander the Great defeated Porus in the Battle of ______.
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Post-Mauryan Buddhist stupas show regional variations in form, such as cruciform bases and pyramidal superstructures.
Reason (R): Use of diverse local materials and building techniques led to the emergence of distinct stupa styles across regions.
Important Questions from Post Mauryan Age
Kanishka was a ruler of ______ dynasty.
Indo-Greek kings ruled which of the following part of ancient India?
- An internal trade route during the post-Mauryan empires, Uttarapatha, connected the:
The National calendar based on the Saka Era was adopted from
Who had Sialkot as his capital?
