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Sunga Dynasty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (223 words) |
 | Approximate greatest extent of the Sunga empire (185 BCE-73 BCE) |
| He was killed by his own commander-in-chief Pusyamitra Sunga in 185 BCE. |
| Agnimitra (149 - 141 BCE), son and successor of Pushyamitra |
| Sunga Empire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (832 words) |
| From around 180 BCE the Greco-Bactrian ruler Demetrius, conquered the Kabul Valley and is theorized to have advanced into the trans-indus. |
| At its maximum extent (under Menander), it is deemed to have run from the Hindu Kush to Mathura, which was to last in parts until the end of the 1st century BCE, and under which Buddhism flourished. |
| During the historical Sunga period (185 to 73 BCE), Buddhist activity also managed to survive somewhat in central India (Madhya Pradesh) as suggested by some architectural expansions that were done at the stupas of Sanchi and Barhut, originally started under King Ashoka. |
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