Question

Which dynasty succeeded the Muaryas?

A. Shunga

B. Gupta

C. Sisunaga

D. Chola

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : A

The correct answer is Shunga.

• After the Mauryan rule Pushyamitra, the founder of the Shunga dynasty established his rule.
  • The Sungas ruled for over a hundred years.
  • The extent of the Sunga kingdom under Pushyamitra extended from Punjab and extended to the southern regions of the Narmada.
  • The Sunga dynasty had a line of ten rulers.
  • The last of the Sunga king was Devabhuti.

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• Chandragupta Maurya is the founder of the Mauryan dynasty.
  • In the wake of the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE, Chandragupta (or Chandragupta Maurya), conquered the Punjab region from the southeastern edges of Alexander’s former empire.
• Chola Dynasty
  • Vijayalaya Chola (846-907 AD): He was a vassal of the Pallavas. He captured Tanjore from the Pandyas and made it the capital of the Cholas.
  • Aditya  I (871-907 AD): Extended the work of Vijayalaya by occupying the territories from the Pallavas.
  • Parantaka Chola I (907-955 AD): Was the first imperial Chola.
    • He defeated the Pandyans and Shrilankans initially but was later defeated by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III. 
  • Raja Raja Chola I (907-1014 AD): Orchestrated the resurgence of the Cholas.
    • Raja Raja, I developed the naval strength of the Cholas
    • He re-organized the administrative system
    • In 1000 Ad he began the conduction of a land survey
    • He adopted the practice of inscribing the historical inscriptions
    • He began the practice of associating Yuvaraja or crown Prince with the administration
    • Raja Raja I being a patron of Shaivism constructed the great Raja Rajeshwar temple (Also called the Brihadeeswarar temple) at Tanjore.
  • Rajendra I (1014-44 AD):
    • He is considered the greatest Chola ruler.
    • He completed the conquest of Sri Lanka in 1017 AD and captured the whole of Sri Lanka and made it a part of the Chola empire. 
• Origin of Gupta Empire
  • The Gupta Empire rose to prominence in 320 AD and spread to large parts of northern India, central and small parts of southern India.
  • The founder of the Gupta dynasty is Sri Gupta.
  • They are thought to be either Brahmins or Vaishyas.