Shunga Dynasty
Brahmin dynasty that succeeded the Mauryas in the eastern Gangetic plain.
What you need to know
- Founded 185 BCE by Pushyamitra Shunga
- Marked a revival of Brahmanical traditions
- Patronized the stupas at Bharhut and Sanchi
Brahmin dynasty that succeeded the Mauryas in the eastern Gangetic plain.
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