SUNGA AND KANVA DYNASTY -185 - 26 BC
Q1. Who are the other rulers of Kanva dynasty?
Bhumimitra, followed by his son Narayana and finally Susavarman who was overthrown by the Andhras.
Q2. Who killed the last Sunga ruler Devabhuti and founded the "Kanva "dynasty?
Vasudeva - a minister during Devabhuti's period, murdered him and founded the Kanva dynasty. It lasted from 73 to 26 BC.
Q3. Who was the famous grammarian, a contemporary of Pushyamitra?
Patanjali.
Q4. Sunga dynasty saw the rival of ..?
Brahminism and importance to Bhagavata religion.
Q5. Who were the other rulers of Sunga dynasty?
Agnimithra, Sujyashtha, Vasumitra, and Agnimithra's sons Vajramitra,Bhagavata and Devabhuti (the last ruler).
Q6. Sunga dynasty was founded by?
Pushyamitra Sunga - after assassinating Brihadrata the last of the Mauryan ruler. This dynasty (Sunga) lasted from 185 to 73 BC.
