History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2013 History
Arrange the following rulers in chronological order.
- 1. Agnimitra
- 2. Pushyamitra
- 3. Sumitra
- 4. Sujyeshtha
A1, 2, 3, 4
B2, 1, 4, 3 ✓ Correct
C3, 4, 1, 2
D4, 3, 2, 1
Correct answer: (B) 2, 1, 4, 3 — The correct order is 2, 1, 4, 3, that is Pushyamitra, Agnimitra, Sujyeshtha, Sumitra.
Explanation
★The correct order is 2, 1, 4, 3, that is Pushyamitra, Agnimitra, Sujyeshtha, Sumitra.
★Pushyamitra Shunga, who ruled about 185 to 149 BCE, founded the Shunga dynasty.
★He came to power by overthrowing the last Mauryan king Brihadratha.
★Agnimitra, who ruled about 149 to 141 BCE, was his son and successor.
★Sujyeshtha ruled about 141 to 131 BCE and Sumitra about 131 to 124 BCE.
★The Shungas ruled central and eastern India after the fall of the Mauryas.
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