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History GK · Q16

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 16

Q16

Who usurped power from the Mauryas after killing the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha?

A.
Pushyamitra Sunga
Answer
B.
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.