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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
  2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne
  3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras.
Which of these statements is/are correct? (UPSC Prelims 2003)
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: All statements are correct. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga in 185 BC. The last ruler of Kanva dynasty, Susharma was deposed by the Andhras and Satavahana dynasty came into being.
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📌 Question Number: 12 in Post-Mauryan Period and Foreign Dynasties in the above course in App.