Pushyamitra Shunga

The Brahmin general who ended the Mauryan dynasty, defeated Greek invaders, and revived Vedic traditions through Ashvamedha sacrifices, ensuring the continuity of Sanskrit culture.

Lessons in this chapter

• The Last Mauryans — Decline & Crisis
• Defeating the Greeks — War Against the Yavanas
• The Vedic Renaissance — Revival & Restoration
• The Shunga Renaissance in Art — Bharhut, Sanchi & Artistic Glory
• Philosophy and Statecraft — Patanjali, Dharmashastra & Governance
• Legacy of the Reviver — Legacy & Lessons

Back to Great Emperors: The Golden Age