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.

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