BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 90
Consider the following dynasties of ancient India: 1) Shunga 2) Maurya 3) Kushana 4) Kanva. Which is the correct chronological order of their rule?
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Answer: (A) 2-1-4-3
Explanation
Maurya (c. 321–185 BCE) → Shunga (185–73 BCE) → Kanva (73–28 BCE) → Kushana (1st century CE onward).
- (A) Correct
Correct: Maurya → Shunga → Kanva → Kushana.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: the Mauryas came before the Shungas.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: the Kushanas came after the Shungas and Kanvas.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: the Kanvas (c. 73–28 BCE) preceded the Kushanas.