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Pushyamitra Sunga’s Capital was at:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Cuttack
  2. Pataliputra
  3. Nalanda
  4. Kalinga

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pataliputra

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Pataliputra. Pushyamitra Sunga was the founder of the Sunga Dynasty, who came to power around 185 BCE after assassinating the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, during a military parade. His capital was at Pataliputra, the same as the Mauryas, located in present-day Patna, Bihar.