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Sunga dynasty

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An Indian dynasty that ruled from approximately 185 B.C.E. to 73 B.C.E., during which significant Buddhist architectural monuments including the Great Stupa at Sanchi were constructed.

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in South, East, and Southeast Asian Art

Unit 8

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