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Shunga Empire

c. 185 – c. 73 BCE · about 112 years approximate dates

The Shunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga after he overthrew the last Maurya emperor. It ruled the central Ganges region and saw a revival of Brahmanical Hinduism.

Key facts

Datesc. 185 – c. 73 BCE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsPataliputra, Vidisha
FounderPushyamitra Shunga
Religion(s)Hinduism, Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Maurya Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.