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