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What led to the decline of the Mauryan Empire?
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After Ashoka's death, his successors were weak and unable to control the vast empire. Provinces declared independence, foreign invasions increased in the northwest, and religious tensions arose. The S…
Who founded the Shunga dynasty and how?
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Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga dynasty by assassinating the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, around 185 BCE. He was a general in the Mauryan army and established his rule over northern and cent…
What is the significance of the Ashvamedha sacrifice performed by Pushyamitra Shunga?
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The Ashvamedha (horse sacrifice) was performed by Pushyamitra Shunga to assert his royal authority and legitimize his rule after coming to power through assassination. It was a Vedic ritual symbolizin…
Name two sources that provide information about the Shunga dynasty.
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Two important sources are: 1. *Malavikagnimitram* – a Sanskrit play by Kalidasa that references King Agnimitra, son of Pushyamitra. 2. The *Harshacharita* by Banabhatta, which mentions Pushyamitra Shu…
What happened to the Shunga dynasty after Devabhuti?
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Devabhuti was the last ruler of the Shunga dynasty. He was assassinated by his minister, Vasudeva Kanva, who then founded the Kanva dynasty around 73 BCE. The Kanvas ruled for about 45 years before be…
Who were the Kanvas and how did they come to power?
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The Kanvas were Brahmins who founded a short-lived dynasty after assassinating Devabhuti, the last Shunga king. Vasudeva Kanva, the minister of Devabhuti, seized power and established the Kanva dynast…
Which dynasty ruled Kalinga in the 1st century BCE?
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The Chedi dynasty, also known as the Mahameghavahana dynasty, ruled Kalinga in the 1st century BCE. Its most famous ruler was King Kharavela, a Jain king known from the Hathigumpha inscription in Uday…
What is the Hathigumpha inscription and why is it important?
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The Hathigumpha inscription is located in the Udayagiri caves near Bhubaneswar and was composed by King Kharavela of the Chedi dynasty. Written in Prakrit using Brahmi script, it details his military …
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