Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Shunga.
Pushyamitra Shunga was the commander-in-chief of Brihadratha, the last ruler of the Maurya dynasty. In around 185 BCE, he assassinated Brihadratha and established the Shunga dynasty, marking the end of Mauryan rule.