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Q. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the ruling dynasties of northern India, from the decline of the Mauryas to the rise of the imperial Guptas?

A
Sungas, Kushans, Parthians, Sakas and Guptas
B
Sungas, Indo-Greeks, Kushans, Sakas and Guptas
C
Sungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians and Guptas
D
Kanvas, Sungas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians and Guptas

Correct Answer

Sungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians and Guptas

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