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Which dynasty succeeded the Mauryas in Magadha?
- Kushanas
- Shungas
- Satavahanas
- Vakatakas
Answer: Shungas
The Shunga dynasty (c. 185-73 BCE) succeeded the Mauryas in Magadha. Pushyamitra Shunga, a Brahmin commander, assassinated the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha and established Shunga rule, patronizing Brahmanism. [[1]]