History · From State to Empire
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-II)
Arrange the following Sunga dynasty rulers chronologically. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Pushyamitra
- 2. Vasumitra
- 3. Pulindaka
- 4. Agnimitra
- 5. Devabhumi
A1, 4, 2, 5, 3
B1, 4, 3, 2, 5
C1, 4, 2, 3, 5 ✓ Correct
D4, 2, 3, 1, 5
Correct answer: (C) 1, 4, 2, 3, 5 — The correct order is 1, 4, 2, 3, 5.
Explanation
★The correct order is 1, 4, 2, 3, 5.
★The Sunga dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Sunga, who ruled about 184 to 149 BCE.
★Agnimitra ruled about 149 to 141 BCE.
★Vasumitra ruled about 131 to 124 BCE.
★Pulindaka followed in the line of succession.
★Devabhuti was the last Sunga ruler, who ruled about 87 to 73 BCE.
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