Its founder employed the philosopher Patanjali as a guide, who authored the Yoga Sutras - that founder allegedly persecuted Buddhists and warred with king Menander of Bactria.
The architectural achievements of this dynasty include erecting the Gateways of Bharhut Stupa, and its ninth king erected the "Heliodorus pillar," which attests to the visit of a Greek diplomat to this empire. Its founder employed the philosopher Patanjali as a guide, who authored the Yoga Sutras - that founder allegedly persecuted Buddhists and warred with king Menander of Bactria. The final ruler of this empire was overthrown by Vasudeva, who set up the short-lived Kanva Dynasty. The first ruler of this dynasty ascended by killing Brithadratha at a military parade and ruled for 36 years - that king Pushyamitra then gave way to his son, who was the subject of a play by Kalidasa - that son was Agnimitra. FTP, name this dynasty founded in 185 B.C. after the collapse of the Mauryan Empire.
The architectural achievements of this dynasty include erecting the Gateways of Bharhut Stupa, and its ninth king erected the "Heliodorus pillar," which attests to the visit of a Greek diplomat to this empire.
{Sunga} Dynasty