Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following was the first ruler of the Sunga dynasty?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pushyamitra Sunga.
Key Points
- The Sunga dynasty was established by PushyamitraSunga.
- Pushyamitra Sunga was a Brahmin.
- Pushyamitra Sunga was the commander in chief of the Last Mauryan king, Brihadratha.
- He assassinated Brihadratha in 184 BC.
- Pushyamitra destroyed many of the Ashokan Stupas and Inscriptions.
- Agnimitra was the son of Pushyamitra.
- Bhagabhadra was the son of Agnimitra and Devabhuti was the son of Bhagabhadra.
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 |
| Haryankas | Bibmisara |
| Shishunaga | Shisunaga |
| Nanda | Mahapadma Nanda |
| Mourya | Chandragupta Mourya |
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