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Download Solution PDFWho founded the Shunga dynasty?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pushyamitra Shunga.
- Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga dynasty.
Key Points
- Shunga was the commander-in-chief of the last Maurya emperor, Brihadratha Maurya.
- His realm essentially covered the central parts of the old Mauryan Empire.
- As per the Sanskrit play,' Malavikagnimitram' by Kalidasa, Shunga conquered Ujjain city in Madhya Pradesh.
- The capital of the dynasty was Pataliputra in Bihar.
- Later, it was shifted to Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh.
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