alleryWho assassinated the last Shunga emperor Devabhuti?
AHis minister Vasudeva
BHis son Agnimitra
CHis general Pushyamitra
DHis brother Bhagabhadra
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. His minister Vasudeva
1. Devabhuti ruled from 83 to 73 BCE.
2. He was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva Kanva.
3. Vasudeva then founded the Kanva dynasty; Agnimitra and Pushyamitra lived long before.
_Source: Wikipedia, Shunga Empire, Lead section_
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