Which dynasty succeeded the Mauryan Empire?

Shunga

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The correct option is A Shunga
The last ruler of Maurya, Brihadratha was killed by the commander in chief of the Mauryan army, Pushyamitra Shunga. He then established the short lived Shunga dynasty in 185 BCE, until the last of the dynasty was assassinated by a minister.

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