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Sungas and Kanvas were two dynasties that played a significant role in Indian history. The Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga in 185 BC, and the Kanva dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda in 47 BC. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to these two dynasties, including their origins, accomplishments, and legacy. We hope you find this information helpful!
A Brief Overview Of Sungas Empire
Sungas were an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled over the northern and eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent from 185 to 73 BCE. The dynasty was founded by Simuka, a satrap of the Maurya Empire. He overthrew the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty and founded the Sunga Dynasty. The empire reached its greatest extent under Dharmasoka, who conquered most of the Indian subcontinent.
The dynasty collapsed after the reign of Devasoka due to internal strife and invasions from the Indo-Scythians.
Defeat Of Sungas Dynasty
The Sungas were finally defeated by the Andhras or Satavahanas. The Andhra king, Gautamiputra Satakarni, son of Gautamiputra Simuka, overthrew the Sungas in A.D. 78 and established Andhra rule over most of North India. This dynasty is also known as the Satavahana dynasty. The Andhras ruled over North India for about four centuries till the middle of the third century A.D. The Andhra rule was marked by a high degree of political and cultural unity in North India.
A Brief Overview Of Kanvas Empire
Kanvas were an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent from 30 to 72 CE. The dynasty was founded by Gondophares, an Indo-Parthian king who overthrew the last ruler of the Satavahana dynasty and founded the Kanva dynasty. The empire reached its greatest extent under Vardanes I, who conquered most of the Indian subcontinent.
The dynasty collapsed after the reign of Vardanes II due to internal strife and invasions from the Indo-Scythians.
Defeat Of Kanvas Dynasty
The Sungas dynasty ended with the assassination of Devabhuti, the last Sunga ruler by his minister Vassakara. After that, Vassakara installed Chandragupta Maurya, the grandson of Chandragupta and son of Bindusara on the throne of Magadha. Vassakara himself became the Prime Minister of Magadha.
The Sungas were succeeded by the Kanvas. The Kanvas ruled over Magadha for about 20 years. In 185 BC, Pushyamitra Shunga assassinated the last king of the Kanva dynasty. After that, Pushyamitra became the king of Magadha. The Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga in 185 BC. He was a general and commander-in-chief of the Mauryan army. Pushyamitra was responsible for the death of the last Mauryan king, Brihadratha. He killed Brihadratha while he was going to the bathroom.
The Sunga dynasty was a period of great achievement in art, literature, and science. The most famous Sunga king was Gautama Buddha. He was born in Lumbini, which is now in Nepal. Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon at Sarnath, which is now in Uttar Pradesh. He achieved nirvana at Kushinagar, which is now in Uttar Pradesh. The Sunga dynasty came to an end in 73 BC with the assassination of Devabhuti, the last Sunga ruler. After that, the dynasty was succeeded by the Kanva dynasty.
Conclusion
Sungas and Kanvas were two major dynasties in Indian history. This blog post has been a comprehensive guide to understanding their contributions to India. We hope you have found this information helpful and educational. Do you have any questions about Sungas or Kanvas? Let us know in the comments below!
