- The last Mauryan king Brihadratha was killed by Pushyamitra Sunga, his commander-in-chief.
- The Sungas were Brahmans.
- The Sungas established their capital in Vidisha.
- Kalidasa’s romantic play, Malavika-Agnimitram, presents an image of Shunga rules.
- Patanjal i perfor med an Aswamedha Yajna for Pushyamitra Sunga.
- Pushyamitra was succeeded by his son Agnimitra, who was the hero of Kalidasa’s drama.
- Patanjali’s Mahabhasya was composed in the period.
- The last Sunga king was Devabhuti. According to the Puranas, his rule came to an end in 72 BC.
- The Sungas were replaced by the Kanvas.
- The last Sunga king was overthrown by his Brahman minister Vasudeva.
- Susarma was the last ruler of the Kanva dynasty. He ruled for ten years.
- The Kanvas were replaced by the Andhras.