Question

Pushyamitra sunga was responsible for overthrowing which dynasty

Answer 1

Pushyamitra was originally a Senapati "General" of the Maurya Empire. In 185 BCE he assassinated the last Mauryan Emperor,Brihadratha Maurya, during an army review, and proclaimed himself emperor. Pushyamitra is recorded to have performed numerous Ashvamedha campaigns to legitimize his right to rule.

Answer 2

Pushyamitra was originally a Senapati "General" of the Maurya Empire. In 185 BCE he assassinated the last Mauryan Emperor,Brihadratha Maurya, during an army review, and proclaimed himself emperor. Pushyamitra is recorded to have performed numerous Ashvamedha campaigns to legitimize his right to rule.