Which ruler was not a proponent of buddhism?

• Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga dynasty in 187 BC with its capital at Pataliputra.
• According to early sources like Ashkavadana,Pushyamitra Shunga was against Buddhism.He was a Brahmin.
• He defeated Brihadratha, the last ruler of the Maurya dynasty
• Pushyamithra succeeded in a number of battles against Greek kings Menander and Demetrius.
• He also won a battle against the Kalinga King, Kharavela and conquered Vidarbha.
• Buddhist Stupas in Sanchi and Bharhut were renovated by him.
• He is said to have performed two Ashwamedha Yagas, and Vedic sacrifices like Vajapeya and Rajasuya.
• He patronized Panini, a Sanskrit grammarian.
• Agnimitra, son of Pushyamitra Shunga,is mentioned in Malavikagnimitra by Kalidasa.

Shunga Dynasty: The Shunga dynasty ruled over Magadha and succeeded the Mauryas.The first ruler of Shunga Dynasty was Pushyamitra Shunga and last ruler was Devabhuthi.

Further reading :

• Sunga Dynasty
• Kanva Dynasty

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