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Q: Pushyamitra, the commander of the last Maurya emperor Brihadratha, assassinated the king and founded a new dynasty. Which of the following was his lineage?
  • A. Shunga
  • B. Satavahana
  • C. Kanva
  • D. Chedi
Correct Answer: Option A - Pushyamitra Shunga was the commander of the last Maurya ruler Brihadratha. He killed Brihadratha and laid the foundation of the Sunga dynasty. He performed two Ashwamedha Yagyas, information about which is available from Ayodhya inscriptions.
A. Pushyamitra Shunga was the commander of the last Maurya ruler Brihadratha. He killed Brihadratha and laid the foundation of the Sunga dynasty. He performed two Ashwamedha Yagyas, information about which is available from Ayodhya inscriptions.

Explanations:

Pushyamitra Shunga was the commander of the last Maurya ruler Brihadratha. He killed Brihadratha and laid the foundation of the Sunga dynasty. He performed two Ashwamedha Yagyas, information about which is available from Ayodhya inscriptions.