Pushyamitra Sunga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pushyamitra Sunga |
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Man on a relief, Bharhut, Sunga period, 2nd century BCE.
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| Shunga Emperor | |
| Reign | c. 185 – c. 149 BCE |
| Predecessor | Brihadratha Maurya |
| Successor | Agnimitra |
| Issue | Agnimitra |
| Dynasty | Shunga |
Pushyamitra Sunga is the founder of the Sunga dynasty in 180BCE by defeating the Mauryan army. He was the general of Mauryan emperor Brihadratha Maurya.
Later defeated and killed his master in a war. He proclaimed himself king. His dynasty replaced the Mauryan empire. He performed ashvamedha yaga and brought most of the North India under him.
He ruled until his death in 149 BCE.
See also
In Spanish: Púsiamitra Shunga para niños
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