Question

Give an account of the conquests of Pushyamitra Sunga.

Answer 1

1. The last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his own general, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. He established his Sunga dynasty in Magadha. His capital was Pataliputra.
3. Pushyamitra successfully repulsed the invasion of Bactria king Menander. He also conquered Vidarbha.
4. He was a staunch follower of the Vedic religion. He performed two Asvamedbayagnas (horse sacrifices) to assert his imperial authority.