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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?

  • 1
    Shunga
  • 2
    Kanva
  • 3
    Satavahana
  • 4
    Chedi
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Answer : 1. "Shunga "
Explanation :

1. Pushyamitra established the Shunga dynasty by killing the last Maurya emperor Brihadratha.

2. When Brihadratha became king, Pataliputra was the capital of the Maurya Empire.

3. Brihadratha had rebuilt many Buddhist stupas, among which the stupas of Sanchi and Bharhut are very important.

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