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?
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SSC CGL Tier 2 March 6, 2023 Paper 1
Satavahana
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Pushyamitra Shunga was a military commander under Brihadratha, the last emperor of the Mauryan dynasty.
- He assassinated Brihadratha during a military parade and subsequently established his own dynasty.
Option 1: Shunga
- Correct answer.
- Pushyamitra founded the Shunga Dynasty after overthrowing the Mauryas.
Option 2: Kanva
- The Kanva dynasty overthrew the Shungas after Pushyamitra's lineage, but they were not founded by him.
Option 3: Satavahana
- The Satavahana dynasty existed concurrently but was not related to Pushyamitra's rise.
Option 4: Chedi
- Associated with ancient India but not related to Pushyamitra's actions.
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