Pushyamitra Sunga assassinated the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, and founded the Sunga dynasty. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti, was overthrown by his minister Vasudeva Kanva, who established the Kanva dynasty. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty, Susarman, was defeated by Simuka, the founder of the Satavahana dynasty (also known as the Andhra dynasty), leading to the end of Kanva rule.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. The 1st Mauryan Ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his Commander-in- Chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. 2. The last Sunga King, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana Minister Vasudeva Kanva who ascended the throne. 3. The last Ruler of Kanva dynasty was deposed by Andhras.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022 · Topic: Post-Mauryan Period (Indigenous Successor Dynasties: Kanvas)
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