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Who founded the Shunga dynasty after taking the throne of Magadha from the Mauryas?

AAgnimitra
BDevabhuti
CVasumitra
DPushyamitra
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Pushyamitra
1. The Mauryas had ruled Magadha. 2. Pushyamitra took the throne and founded the Shunga dynasty. 3. Agnimitra was his son; Devabhuti was the last Shunga; Vasumitra was his grandson. _Source: Wikipedia, Shunga Empire, Lead section_
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