The minister Vasudeva, who usurped the throne after murdering his Sunga master Devabhuti, founded a new royal dynasty known as the Kanvas or Kanvayana in Magadha. Bhumimitra, successor of Vasudeva, was fol- lowed by his son Narayana. Narayana was succeeded by his son Susarman who was the last ruler of the Kanvas when the latter was sup- planted by the Andhras in 27 BC.

1, 3, 2, 4 The minister Vasudeva, who usurped the throne after murdering his Sunga master Devabhuti, founded a new royal dynasty known as the Kanvas or Kanvayana in Magadha. Bhumimitra, successor of Vasudeva, was fol- lowed by his son Narayana. Narayana was succeeded by his son Susarman who was the last ruler of the Kanvas when the latter was sup- planted by the Andhras in 27 BC.

Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of rulers of Kanva dynasty?

Q. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of rulers of Kanva dynasty?

Vasudeva
Narayana
Bhumimitra
Susarman

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 3, 2, 4
Notes:

The minister Vasudeva, who usurped the throne after murdering his Sunga master Devabhuti, founded a new royal dynasty known as the Kanvas or Kanvayana in Magadha.
Bhumimitra, successor of Vasudeva, was fol- lowed by his son Narayana.
Narayana was succeeded by his son Susarman who was the last ruler of the Kanvas when the latter was sup- planted by the Andhras in 27 BC.

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