Question : Who among the following was the founder of the Shunga dynasty, who established his kingdom by killing the last Mauryan emperor?
Option 1: Devabhuti
Option 2: Pushyamitra
Option 3: Bhagabhadra
Option 4: Agnimitra
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Correct Answer: Pushyamitra
Solution : The correct answer is Pushyamitra.
Pushyamitra founded the Shunga dynasty by killing the last Mauryan king. Shunga was the army chief of Brihadratha, the last king of the Mauryas, who killed the emperor and established himself on the throne in 185 or 186 BC. His capital was Pataliputra.
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