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Who was the last king of the Shunga dynasty?

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

Answer options

  1. Pushya Mitra
  2. Bhavbhuti
  3. Shashanka
  4. Devabhuti

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Devabhuti

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Devabhuti Devabhuti was the last ruler of the Shunga dynasty, which was established by Pushyamitra Shunga after overthrowing the Mauryan empire. Devabhuti’s reign marked the end of the Shunga rule due to his assassination by his minister Vasudeva Kanva, who later founded the Kanva dynasty in around 75 BCE.