Q16
Who usurped power from the Mauryas after killing the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha?
A.
Pushyamitra Sunga
AnswerB.
Agnimitra
C.
Vasumitra
D.
Jyesthamitra
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Brihadratha Maurya was killed in 180 BCE and power usurped by his general, Pushyamitra Shunga, who then took over the throne and established the Shunga Empire.