Who is Pushyamitra Sunga?
Q: Who is Pushyamitra Sunga?
A: Pushyamitra Sunga is the founder of the Sunga dynasty who defeated the Mauryan army in 180BCE.
Q: How did Pushyamitra Sunga become the king of his dynasty?
A: Pushyamitra Sunga defeated and killed his master, Mauryan emperor Brihadratha Maurya, in a war and proclaimed himself king.
Q: What was the result of Pushyamitra Sunga's victory over the Mauryan army?
A: His dynasty replaced the Mauryan Empire.
Q: What significant accomplishment did Pushyamitra Sunga achieve during his reign?
A: He performed ashvamedha yaga and brought most of North India under his rule.
Q: How long did Pushyamitra Sunga rule?
A: Pushyamitra Sunga ruled until his death in 149 BCE.
Q: What was Pushyamitra Sunga's role before he became the founder of the Sunga dynasty?
A: He was the general of Mauryan emperor Brihadratha Maurya.
Q: When did Pushyamitra Sunga establish the Sunga dynasty?
A: Pushyamitra Sunga established the Sunga dynasty in 180 BCE.