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Who ended the Mauryan dynasty by killing Brihadratha?
Who ended the Mauryan dynasty by killing Brihadratha?
Which of the following tribes entered the Indian subcontinent after Ashoka's death?
Which of the following tribes entered the Indian subcontinent after Ashoka's death?
What was the capital of the Shunga Empire?
What was the capital of the Shunga Empire?
In which text is the war between Vidisha and Berar mentioned?
In which text is the war between Vidisha and Berar mentioned?
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Who was appointed as Viceroy of Vidisha by Pushyamitra?
Who was appointed as Viceroy of Vidisha by Pushyamitra?
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Shunga Dynasty
Shunga Dynasty
The Shunga dynasty ruled in the Deccan region of India from 185 to 73 BC, marking a period after the Mauryan Empire. While their exact extent and activities are not fully understood, they held power for almost 300 years.
Who ended the Mauryan dynasty?
Who ended the Mauryan dynasty?
Pushyamitra Shunga, the founder of the Shunga dynasty, ruled from approximately 185 to 152 BC. He seized power by killing the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, effectively ending the Mauryan dynasty.
Why did foreign tribes enter India after Ashoka?
Why did foreign tribes enter India after Ashoka?
Following Ashoka's death, the Mauryan empire experienced significant weakening, leading to a loss of control over the northwestern frontiers. This allowed foreign tribes like the Sakas, Parthians, and Kushans to penetrate the region.
What was the initial extent of Pushyamitra's empire?
What was the initial extent of Pushyamitra's empire?
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What is the significance of the war between Vidisha and Berar?
What is the significance of the war between Vidisha and Berar?
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Study Notes
Post-Mauryan Period
- Shunga dynasty ruled the Deccan for nearly 300 years (185-73 BCE)
- Pushyamitra Shunga killed the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, ending the Mauryan dynasty in 185-152 BCE.
- The empire fragmented after Ashoka's death.
- Northwestern frontiers were unprotected, allowing nomadic groups to enter through passes.
Foreign Tribes
- Sakas, Parthians, Kushans, and others entered the empire from Northwest and Persia.
- Nomadic groups entered through passes.
Pushyamitra Shunga
- Pushyamitra declared himself ruler and established the Shunga empire.
- His kingdom was limited, extending to the Narmada and Jalandhar.
- His son, Agnimitra, became viceroy of Vidisha.
- Pataliputra remained the capital.
Wars and Political Events
- There was a war between Vidisha and Berar.
- Kalidasa's 'Malavikagnimitram' describes a war.
- Yajnasena, a relative of Brihadratha, declared himself independent after his death.
- Yajnasena's cousin, Madhavsena, attempted to become ruler, seeking support from Agnimitra.
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Test your knowledge on the Post-Mauryan period, focusing on the Shunga dynasty and significant events that followed the Mauryan rule. Explore the roles of Pushyamitra Shunga, foreign tribes, and the wars that shaped this era. Dive into the political dynamics and cultural developments of ancient India.
