Ancient History PYQ 123 of 208 · Post-Mauryan Period

Which dynasty ruled over India after the Shunga dynasty?

  1. ASatavahana
  2. BKushana
  3. CKanva
  4. DGupta

44th BPSC (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (c) Kanva

Explanation

The Kanvas. Vasudeva, a minister, killed the last Shunga king Devabhuti and founded the line; like the Shungas it was Brahmin.

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